Vagabonding
Before I settle down to a summer’s work it’s good to do a little gypsy roaming. I just had a great break from my routine, exploring Provence. At first I enjoyed the companionship of wonderful friends at Le Beaucet in a delightful country home. We saw the sights, enjoyed the regional foods and wines, and were expertly guided, tended and fed by Mary James and Xavier (www.maryjames.net) . In my journal I made a list of sounds and sights and smells that were especially vivid. And of course, tastes. There were many. It was a sensual feast from morning until …