Every breeze in nature carries a message of calm. Unknown Northern California Coast
Nature Quote
Inspirational Quote
Life is like a volcano; we can rise from the ashes and create beauty. Kristen Reed Lassen Volcanic National Park, California
Cultural Quote
Everything ends this way in France - everything. Weddings, christenings, duels, burials, swindlings, diplomatic affairs - everything is a pretext for a good dinner. Jean Anouilh
Inspirational Quote
Let your dreams take flight; rise like a hot air balloon above the clouds. Unknown Willamette Valley, OR
Inspirational Quote
Life is like a hot air balloon. You need to let go of what weighs you down to rise. Unknown Willamette Valley, Oregon
Fun With Family and Friends in France
After our week long stay in stunning Aix-en-Provence, we took a quick, twelve minute train ride to Marseille to spend the weekend with my cousin, Dave, and his lovely partner, Nat. We have visited before, and they have each contributed to my blog post about Marseille. Click here to read that post. We arrived at... Continue Reading →
Paul Cézanne Walk, Aix-en-Provence, France
The famous artist, Paul Cézanne was born in Aix-en-Provence in 1839 and spent most of his life in the city. There’s a Cézanne walk starting at Foutaine de la Rotonde that will guide you to his birthplace, his high school and many other points of interest throughout the city. Foutaine de la Rotonde First, a... Continue Reading →
Lunch With Friends in Chartres, France
Chartres is famous for its stunning cathedral, Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres. It is majestic, magnificent, stately, and as my dear friend Tim says, all the superlatives apply to this stunning, elegant cathedral. It is one of the best preserved examples of Gothic art with statuary and stained glass from the 12th and 13th centuries,... Continue Reading →
Seasonal Quote
In the garden of summer, flowers bloom like dreams. Let the beauty of summer flowers fill your heart with joy. Anonymous
