It’s been a nice week with my guest. As I sit down to write this blog post, I can’t think of anything specific that I’ve learned. That’s a good thing! And I can only think of one challenge and it’s a fun one. I’ve included a lot of joyful photos this week.
A word about my photography. It took me a long time to realize that it’s because my head is naturally tilted that I always have to straighten my photos by 1 or 2 degrees. You might notice that, even then, I don’t always get it right. I call it my signature look. 😄
Challenges
I’m drawn to real estate websites. I have been for years. I could spend hours drooling over properties that grab my eye. After less than 3 months of living here, I feel ready to buy a place. I’m not ready-ready – I just feel like I am. And it might not be right in Pézenas. I imagine myself buying a small house or apartment in a nearby village and furnishing it with pieces from the antique market. So fun!
I’m in no rush – I have a lot to learn about the area (and myself) – but it will be a challenge to be patient until I know the time is right.
Joys
My balcony garden grows
They already know me at the garden centre. This week I bought more plants and soil. My balcony is too uniformly laid out right now so I’m going to rearrange things. And I need more plants, but I’m just getting started!
Le Grand Déballage
Twice a year, in spring and fall, Pézenas holds a massive antique sale. The town itself has over 30 antique stores and there were hundreds of dealers at the Grand Déballage (translates to the great unpacking) last Sunday. My heart was aflutter. I managed to stay focused on what I wanted – plant pots and stands – but my imagination was in overdrive!
A visit to Sète
My guest and I went to Sète this week. In the summer, you can take the bus to Mèze and then a ferry across the Étang du Thau to get to Sète. At this time of year, you either take the bus to Agde and the train the rest of the way, or take the bus to Montpellier and another bus to Sète. Either way, it can take as little as 45 minutes if you don’t have to wait in between transfers.
We walked for hours and only saw a small part of the old port in Sète. We focused on the Mediterranean side and also walked up to the Paul Valéry gallery to see an exhibit of the work of Jean Hugo, great-grandson of Victor Hugo. There is much more to see in Sète and I will return!
I have more guests arriving this week. Let’s see what the days bring!
À bientôt .
Beautiful photos. Is that a giant camera???!?!?!?!
It is! A Lamperti and Garbagnati.
So you bought it and it’s cramping up your living room now, right?
Dreamy pictures.. you’re living the good life Sue! : )
Great pics and insights as always.
I love your balconies! Will those flowers last through the winter months?
They should last through fall. I guess it depends on the weather.