tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post1515200631659208241..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: Back to les BauxHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-73108227626505000932015-11-09T19:58:28.187+01:002015-11-09T19:58:28.187+01:00I'm not a fan. Though I still have a lovely so...I'm not a fan. Though I still have a lovely souvenir in a very faded red dress I bought in one of the shops ten years ago. Funny, an equally touristy village I don't have an aversion to is st paul de vence. I can't say for sure what distinguishes the two for me. Is it done better? Maybe just I like lunch at the boules court and the connection of visiting the galerie maeght.Jackie Clark Mancusohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318573465866678447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-13965075704123842912015-11-08T06:39:14.411+01:002015-11-08T06:39:14.411+01:00Maybe that is why I am taken with the part of Gree...Maybe that is why I am taken with the part of Greece in which we find ourselves. The tourist-guide-toting-sightseers are few and far between and those who come here are willing to explore a bit off the beaten path and find the treasures that are hidden from mass marketing. Beautiful photos. . .as always, Heather.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-53659620201315646212015-11-07T17:23:00.839+01:002015-11-07T17:23:00.839+01:00The moody skies, the beautiful textures, the quali...The moody skies, the beautiful textures, the quality of the light... It never gets old, does it. Especially as you capture it all in words and images.<br /><br />xoD A Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949530248534460557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-57974324128741124532015-11-06T19:43:45.318+01:002015-11-06T19:43:45.318+01:00Oooh, Carcassonne - le pire!!! We were there for m...Oooh, Carcassonne - le pire!!! We were there for maybe an hour and I was like, "Get...me...out...of...here...". <br /><br />As for the photos, you will notice that a lot of them are shot pointing upwards. ;)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-83905295860414794062015-11-06T19:41:53.916+01:002015-11-06T19:41:53.916+01:00Gretel, I love that you did that! And wish that I ...Gretel, I love that you did that! And wish that I could sketch so am a wee bit jealous. ;) How awesome though to slow down that much...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-49434641809871554062015-11-06T19:40:38.032+01:002015-11-06T19:40:38.032+01:00I swear we saw Kenny Rogers perform at the Ohio (o...I swear we saw Kenny Rogers perform at the Ohio (or Michigan) State Fair one year.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-41785235185761721772015-11-06T19:37:41.627+01:002015-11-06T19:37:41.627+01:00Another reason to come back to Provence then? ;)Another reason to come back to Provence then? ;)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-85454423808071237112015-11-06T18:22:03.595+01:002015-11-06T18:22:03.595+01:00Heather, how did you manage to shoot these photos ...Heather, how did you manage to shoot these photos without even one person on it?<br /><br />It was so crowded when we were there in May. Et je n'aime pas la foule.<br /><br />The one place which is really worse in terms of crowds is la Cité de Carcassonne... (;Silkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18227231314673040029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-40116245887839776832015-11-06T02:30:24.363+01:002015-11-06T02:30:24.363+01:00Les Baux! Would you believe, after all these years...Les Baux! Would you believe, after all these years, I've only seen it on TV? Thanks for another glimpse of this beautiful place! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338866736179525747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-15885426415184893322015-11-05T21:49:21.384+01:002015-11-05T21:49:21.384+01:00You know I've never been to any fair! maybe I&...You know I've never been to any fair! maybe I'll go to the Delaware County fair next year. I know damn well I can't handle the state fair. Too many tube tops.Stephen Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657698116552267561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-6660358163888431632015-11-05T13:08:12.854+01:002015-11-05T13:08:12.854+01:00Eeeexactly. Or go in the summer but after 8pm when...Eeeexactly. Or go in the summer but after 8pm when it is still light out and all of the shops are closed!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-4286649216656375732015-11-05T13:04:16.823+01:002015-11-05T13:04:16.823+01:00Ahhh...Les Beaux.....I love it. We all want to be ...Ahhh...Les Beaux.....I love it. We all want to be there...off season. Very few people around...<br />Then it is perfect.....Thanks so much Heather.<br /><br />Ali<br /> Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087735525738707731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-72186884296343586982015-11-05T09:13:47.389+01:002015-11-05T09:13:47.389+01:00Wow...Gretel! That is a crazy story! I am so glad ...Wow...Gretel! That is a crazy story! I am so glad that everyone was ok!! <br /><br />I agree with you heartliy about how important it is to travel and connect with people in different cultures. I honestly think it is the most eye-opening thing that I have done in my life and I have learned so much from those experiences. It makes me happy that we are on the same page... :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-52882434975655590132015-11-05T09:11:30.363+01:002015-11-05T09:11:30.363+01:00Also...talking about cameras...I did a travel sket...Also...talking about cameras...I did a travel sketchbook for the first time. Great fun and made you look much more closely at your surroundings!<br />(PS ok... I did take photos too...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-44764019925308183242015-11-05T08:46:20.109+01:002015-11-05T08:46:20.109+01:00South America was wonderful...I love exploring dif...South America was wonderful...I love exploring different cultures and people... we are all so amazing and creative in interrupting our world which is fascinating! We were also caught up in the earthquake that happened in Chile as we were flying down to Santiago. We had to stop off at Iquique Airport to go through customs and as we were reboarding the plane there was a bit of commotion amongst the staff and we were told that everyone was to evacuate the airport building to the carpark as there were three very big tsunami waves were about to come though! We were wishing we could have pinched the lifejackets off the plane...luckily we didn't have to swim for it after all! The joys of travelling!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-65201415979907133482015-11-04T17:37:43.087+01:002015-11-04T17:37:43.087+01:00Oh my gosh! I have never been there but of course ...Oh my gosh! I have never been there but of course I know where it is! How fun! Maybe next summer...<br />(ps. Can you tell just a wee bit that I am looking forward to meeting you in person?)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-49941088868524771982015-11-04T17:27:32.448+01:002015-11-04T17:27:32.448+01:00Lou Clavèu in Fontvielle. It has about 12 tables.... Lou Clavèu in Fontvielle. It has about 12 tables. The very funny husband serves and his wife cooks in the upstairs kitchen. It's a delight, and we make a trip there every year. We are always remembered and welcomed. We found it by mistake, which is how I find all my favorite things! bon appetit! RebeccaNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575406002953430515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-226490532379009622015-11-04T15:35:06.973+01:002015-11-04T15:35:06.973+01:00The real stuff is much heavier and much, much more...The real stuff is much heavier and much, much more dense than the cheapy stuff that is often sold at the markets, almost clay-like. Once you feel it, you know. Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-35705622991523821442015-11-04T15:33:50.443+01:002015-11-04T15:33:50.443+01:00Jenny, the thing is that Les Baux was in ruins unt...Jenny, the thing is that Les Baux was in ruins until it was renovated...so the local government could totally have prohibited this escalation of tackiness but they only promoted it! There are equally touristic towns like Honfleur in Normandy that are nothing but art galleries, which would be perfect in this environment! But yes, there is still good things to be had.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-49421700173716645142015-11-04T14:58:05.494+01:002015-11-04T14:58:05.494+01:00If you ever come back, you know what you would lov...If you ever come back, you know what you would love? My idea at the end of one of the posts...to go in to the chateau towards the end of the admissions, sneak in wine and snacks and have an amazing apero!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-63945695630961966322015-11-04T14:56:53.354+01:002015-11-04T14:56:53.354+01:00Oh don't worry, we can go when you come over w...Oh don't worry, we can go when you come over with La Contessa. :) And you can speak Spanish! Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-58436380765705626142015-11-04T14:56:09.182+01:002015-11-04T14:56:09.182+01:00Lorrie, I love that you rented a scooter to go swi...Lorrie, I love that you rented a scooter to go swim at the Pont du Gard! That is something that locals do! :) And that mix of authentic and touristic is a real part of what Provence is today...at least it sounds like you had a great day...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-47693559837579074842015-11-04T14:47:34.914+01:002015-11-04T14:47:34.914+01:00I know that you will find your own version of it i...I know that you will find your own version of it if you do, Edgar.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-16505346860775962802015-11-04T14:46:37.041+01:002015-11-04T14:46:37.041+01:00Yes, yes, yes! There will be so much to see togeth...Yes, yes, yes! There will be so much to see together! Please....<br /><br />And I bet you are thinking of Gordes. They look fairly similar but Gordes is much closer to L'Isle sur la Sorgue.<br />xoxoxHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-29552965362047456022015-11-04T14:45:19.643+01:002015-11-04T14:45:19.643+01:00Judi, I love that image of the beauty being so str...Judi, I love that image of the beauty being so strong that it can tire you out! That rings so true with me. And it sounds like you found your own experience of Les Baux, which means that it was the perfect one. :)<br /><br />When/if you come back I will take you to a secret shrine that is right there and yet no one knows about it!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.com