A few sedate days at home and out and about. Visited a couple of places that were ok, but not worth writing about - Salon de Provence, Bonnieux. Maybe we are getting a bit blaze about views and buildings as we have seen so many wonderful ones.
Visited a few villages nearby however that were really striking. The beauty of Provence is simply to drive around and come across wonderful little villages perched on hillsides and admire the views.
The drive around the Dentelles de Miramail is wonderful. Very peaceful. We read a lot about Provence being spoiled since Mayle's A year in Provence, but we don't think so. The French are so settled in their ways that I don't think anything will influence the way they do things.
Had booked a visit to a vineyard with tasting included, but unfortunately the rain put a stopper to that. It had rained hard for two nights in a row (but sunny and warm during the day) and they cancelled it. Was very disappointed as I fancy trying to harvest some grapes!! Instead went to Marseille for the day. What a good idea. Not edgy at all as I feared, but rather lively and thriving city. Great weekend break place. Great shops (not in shopping mood - too fat) and lovely atmosphere overall.
Ah, had the best meal yet in France: Unfortunately it was in a Lebanese restaurant. Yummy.....
Beautiful day again today, but temperature definitely down. Now around early 20's as opposed to mid 30's. Mornings quite nippy.
A week to go here and then Burgundy. Almost time to go home. But, where is Home???
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