Day 2629: Esperanza!

Esperanza!: acrylic, canvas & digital

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I'm still blaming jet-lag for my lethargy, even though I've been 
home from the dream vacation a little over two weeks? 

Either that, or I am just permanently lazy?

Over the next few days, maybe off and on, 
I plan to recount parts of the fifteen day getaway.  
I was lucky to be invited to join this trip.
An art trip with 11 artist/teachers, with no teacher.

Paris, before landing at CDG Aiport, Paris.

I traveled lighter, one checked suitcase & a backpack for 15 days!

These are not my bags, but some of our group in Marseille.

Met at the airport by David, our host and a taxi van, we drove to

our home for the entirety. Les Baccacs, a hamlet in Marseille.

Sunset our first evening, viewed from the dining room.

The long dining room was once a stable, note the 18" walls.

View from the dining room into the kitchen & staff of four.

We had numbered rings to save on laundry, I was 12. 
We were encouraged to take a different seat each meal.

Breakfast was at 8 daily, always mueseli, a selection of yougurts,
fresh fruits, fresh warm croissants and various breads. 
The bell above, was rung for lunch,

which was ready when we came home daily around 1:30pm.

The bell was rung again for dinner at 7:30 pm.

Our first dinner was ...

Next, individually served, the dessert! 

Accompanied nightly by oo's and ah's.

I am not used to desserts. But, what a treat!

It's like a wonderful gift, after the meal. 

All meals were served with water, tea & coffee.

Two wines were served with lunch and dinner. 
I enjoyed that too.

More to come.

A smile for Tuesday ...