Summer to Fall ...

As the seasons change I find myself longing for a bit more of "Summer"... We spent the first part of Summer in France and Spain this year.

The last of the leaves on our Maple tree ... 

    

                       

I do like the Autumn/Fall in Canada until the time that we must put the furnace on to add some heat to the cooler days and put the lights on earlier to add brightness to the shorter days.

Beautiful container gardening in Lagrasse, France ...

Apéros in the courtyard at Sainte - Hélène chambre d' hôte in Olonzac, France 

            

An afternoon in Bandol, France watching the boats get ready for the regatta ... in the waters of the

Mediterranean  

Fresh fruits and produce from the French markets...

Wandering tiny streets in French villages....

 

Walks high above the Atlantic Ocean in Bidart, France ...

Alfresco lunches under the shade of the beautiful Plane trees ...

Summer foods ... fresh, delicious salads ...

And so much more ... Long walks on the trails and in the parks, play dates with the grandchildren, fun in the water swimming and playing, potluck barbecues, fish frys with family and friends.

                

Soon we will be heading South for our usual escape and as Msr. Honey says " for us this trip extends the Canadian Summer that we've recently bid farewell!" 

                         What is your favourite "Season"?

Le Beausset

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It is our last full day (Thursday)  in this most beautiful region of France.

First order of the day was to retrieve the laundry.

The clothes came back fresh and clean, meticulously folded and packaged. 

I am thinking I am liking this kind of laundry service.

The Provençal village of Le Beausset was busy Friday morning with the centre closed to traffic due to it's weekly market.

Streets and cafés were busy with shoppers both locals and tourists.

Normally market shopping would excite us, however right now we are not self catering... so all we can do is checkout all the fresh breads, cheeses, fish, fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices in anticipation of playing house using our kitchen in Uzes next week.

As we strolled around we were tantalized by the many aromas, fragrances and vivid colours of Market day.

 

We even found a "Chemin" to walk, although walking with Monsieur Honey was not quite the same as my "promenades" in the French countryside with Mademe M or my walks with Susie Q. in the Canadian enchanted forests.

Don't worry Monsieur Honey totally understands ...  

A lazy afternoon poolside at Les Quatre Saisons was enjoyed, followed by another delicious gourmet dinner prepared by our host.