Every year the girls weekend ends with a coffee or cold drink.

And a little bit of back to reality gloom…

Until we start planning the next girls weekend.

I think we are ready to start the planning.

See you soon girls!

Enjoy!

Leslie

Our picnics are pretty simple.

A mix of a little pain (bread), fromage (cheese), saucisson (sausage) and fruit.

Sometimes we go a little crazy and include some yogurt…

But if we don’t we are fine without it.

Not only is it all very simple, it is very delicious.

Enjoy!

Leslie

I always have a few market favorites.

The cheese…

And the local jam…

Yum!

Enjoy!

Leslie

Before we eat, we have to shop for the goods.

Well the girls shop for the goods, I watch, shake my head to confirm their choices and take pictures.

Next year they said I should do the shopping to test what I have learned from them.

We can try… as long as I can still take photos.

These were a few of my favorite shots from our visit to the market.

Enjoy!

Leslie

In 1309 Avignon became the residence of the Popes during a period of chaos in Rome.  Located in southern France this historical palace is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe.

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Popes returned to Rome in 1377 yet the palace stayed under Papal control until the French revolution.

The palace is physically impressive but what struck me most was the organization created to build and run the palace. This was a full-fledged company with cooks, security, controllers, doctors, and a CEO at the top to make decisions.

Even though the girls had already visited the palace, it was still a nice cultural excursion.

And an opportunity for all of us to take a few photos.

Enjoy!

Leslie