july 31, 2012

Had another one of those A Year in Provence moments today. A group of guys got together to help another guy move a bunch of huge stones on his property, and we enjoyed experiencing the whole wonderful way that French people do this, with much discussion over how to accomplish the task, many breaks with delicious consumables, and friendship and enjoying the company being at the foremost. We laughed that what would have taken a group of Americans one hour (get it done quick and get back to whatever else you need to do) took these guys four...but they had a whole lot more fun and community along the way. 

(BTW, Jay did not do all the work by himself and I in no way am trying to imply that through this picture! It just so happened that I took a picture while my husband was working, a normal proud wife thing to do I guess).

july 30, 2012

Ben & Crissy, hanging out at our friends' place in Lyon. We got ice cream at Adélice twice today, which makes it pretty much the best day ever.

july 29, 2012

Out for an evening hike in the hills around the place we're house-sitting. 

july 28, 2012

Out for an evening stroll in the neighborhood. I'd be jealous of me, too.

july 27, 2012

Taking the early train out of Lyon.

july 26, 2012

In Lyon for the day, visiting some really great people, the Klopps. Temperatures over 90 degrees called for a trip to my favorite ice cream place in France, Terre Adélice. It's a place where you can get all your basics...plus about a million other flavors, like smoked bacon, goat cheese, cucumber, red bell pepper, wasabi mustard...you get the picture. Jay was pretty adventurous, his cone here composed of lemon-basil and tomato sorbets. I had rhubarb and the red bell pepper, which were both amaaazing. I would seriously love to live in Lyon just for the chance to try every one of their flavors.

july 25, 2012

Market day in Pont-de-Vaux...tis' the season for peaches, nectarines, and apricots! We're pretty much in heaven.