tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post7226528197473460262..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: A Dash through Aix with French SamplerHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-17491361076768736342012-06-24T10:56:16.176+02:002012-06-24T10:56:16.176+02:00You are absolutely right, I would have loved to se...You are absolutely right, I would have loved to see that. It is the wedding season here in Arles and I am always fascinated to see the many different styles present--different cultures, different times. Yesterday in front of the town hall a couple was posing before their nuptials. Both in their mid-50s. She was wearing a very Lacroix style poof with an ivory top hat! <br /><br />Hope that you both enjoy your first Sunday in your new home...<br />xo,<br />HHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87795549390506939812012-06-23T21:26:43.064+02:002012-06-23T21:26:43.064+02:00Hey Heather....Just for the record?....Thelast two...Hey Heather....Just for the record?....Thelast two Summers when we were in Aix, we sat in that square when it was packed with a hundred or so Iranian wedding guests (Herve knows the language, so he can speak to them)....all in Iranian fancy-dress, surrounded by hordes of over-dressed and gorgeous (black hair,black eyes, golden skin) children. The grandmothers and matrons had, on each occasion, obviously draped themselves with every piece of golden jewelry they'd collected over years of marriage.<br /><br />Each time, it was.....quite strangely/wonderfully beautiful....including the prim&proper street gendarmes who, along with everyone else, gathered around the perimeter of the wedding party while the photographers did their work.<br /><br />It was (twice....and the weddings were for different members of the same extended family) the sort of spectacle you and Remi would love.<br /><br />Herv'es back home, after having been stuck in Boston for a night due to torrential downpours. I'll tell him hey for you when he wakes up from an obviously much-needed nap with the dogs....<br /><br />sincerely,<br /><br /><br /><br />david terrydavid terryhttp://www.davidterryart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-860327325142613482012-06-23T13:56:35.393+02:002012-06-23T13:56:35.393+02:00Now, if THAT isn't a great omen then I don'...Now, if THAT isn't a great omen then I don't know what is!!! The American Eagle blessing your new abode...perfect. <br /><br />And yes, I have been thinking of you both, wondering how it is all going, wanting to write but knowing it is better just to leave you alone while you rustle through it all. So today must be wonderful for you. A relief even with all that lies ahead of you. Because I don't know about you but unpacking makes all of the work worthwhile. Christmas in June! But how wise of Herve to have been absent for the actual move itself...<br /><br />As for the square in Aix, it is my favorite pretty much of anywhere in the world. Definitely in Provence. No matter what time of the year, the weather or light, I can stare it until whoever is with me gently pulls me away. It is as if I was trying to imprint myself on its facade. And as you can see, I have given up on trying to properly photograph it. I'll leave that to Remi! <br /><br />Lots of love and Welcome Home!<br />HHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-31603026343432872122012-06-23T13:12:32.863+02:002012-06-23T13:12:32.863+02:00Well.....oh, Heather.....
Having spent the past w...Well.....oh, Heather.....<br /><br />Having spent the past week closing down two houses and moving everything to this big, old house we've bought, I've just turned on the computer and greedily gotten my "Lost in Arles" fix.<br /><br />The first photograph in this posting is of a building that I've photographed each of the past two Summers. That courtyard is just ineffably beautiful, and I've never quite "caught" it in a single photograph. Surely you know the feeling of sitting at your computer with a friend, while you bring up photographs from a recent trip....and waving your hands about as you explain "This doesn't really CAPTURE it...."....and youhave to show the friend five or so shots of the same place before concluding with "Oh....you just have to see it for yourself. Pictures just don't do it justice....".<br /><br />That's how I've felt about that courtyard (I instantly recognized the shutters). I don't even know the name/funtion of the building. I never thought to inquire, either time I was there.<br /><br />Last Summer, part of it was covered in scaffolding, and I was instantly struck by a foreboding horror....."Please tell me that Donald Trump or Ralph Lauren or Karl Lagerfeld or Francis Coppola have NOT bought the building and are going to 'restore' it beyond recognition...."<br /><br />thanks so much for this lovely, evocative posting.<br /><br />In case you wonder?.....yes, we're settled in here....somewhat. I spent yesterday watching movers bring in the last of the thousand&one boxes. I'd vaguely indicate which rooms they were to go to....and the movers would get lost (none of the upstairs bedrooms connect with each other, since they were built for servants and have their own individual, tiny 18th century staircases). I finally just stood in the back courtyard and hollered up at the movers through various windows.<br /><br />the best news (which I'll give Herve tonight when he returns from a trip to Boston) is that I drove into the village yesterday (that's not an affected term for this tiny, old town) nd came back up the long drivewway to find a damn EAGLE perched on the rooftop of the kitchen wing. I kid you not.....a golden eagle (the Eno river is only about 1/8th of a mile from my front porch). I'd already gathered, back when I was initially scouting-out the house in March, that we had owls and hawks.<br /><br />So, it seems we've got representatives of every major raptor except condors.<br /><br />I'm so glad I don't raise puppies anymore.<br /><br />thanks again....<br /><br />david Terry<br />www.davidterryart.comdavid terryhttp://www.davidterryart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-6927160298062575812012-06-23T06:32:24.147+02:002012-06-23T06:32:24.147+02:00What fabulous photographs!! And I am living vicari...What fabulous photographs!! And I am living vicariously through your lovely time together!! How truly amazing that such things are possible through the magic of the blogosphere!! I just love this little story and that you two have cemented your relationship is such a wonderful way!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-24686273408564713102012-06-21T19:12:49.032+02:002012-06-21T19:12:49.032+02:00There is the Avignon-Budapest bus....and once you ...There is the Avignon-Budapest bus....and once you are here, accommodation is no problem. Any time....!!!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-2023408345214511272012-06-21T14:13:59.885+02:002012-06-21T14:13:59.885+02:00How wonderful to meet a kindred spirit!! I just po...How wonderful to meet a kindred spirit!! I just popped over & saw Dash's wonderful photos.<br /><br />~ Clare xSoulful Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12191037713466087670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-76653131988596168242012-06-20T15:37:05.546+02:002012-06-20T15:37:05.546+02:00Your photographs are just stunning! A treat to amb...Your photographs are just stunning! A treat to amble through all that eye candy!Naperville Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296122047332309181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-10109381161296409052012-06-20T13:56:24.468+02:002012-06-20T13:56:24.468+02:00: ): )robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238181152648216554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-52830572019474057682012-06-20T10:17:21.901+02:002012-06-20T10:17:21.901+02:00Hooray! Ah, I feel the same Jeanne but fear it mig...Hooray! Ah, I feel the same Jeanne but fear it might be awhile. Honestly, if I could afford it I would pop up for the day to meet you before your move. We will find a way. :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-78709525164304441052012-06-20T10:14:46.808+02:002012-06-20T10:14:46.808+02:00Thanks for stopping by Mystica! :)Thanks for stopping by Mystica! :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-28213985399500627452012-06-20T09:04:37.826+02:002012-06-20T09:04:37.826+02:00Two of my favourite bloggers, together, taking bea...Two of my favourite bloggers, together, taking beautiful photographs in France. I don't think it gets any better than that Heather! I adore your photos and look forward to popping over to Dash. I get what you mean about meeting someone, hoping that when you meet face to face that you still have the same connection. I haven't been let down yet. It one of the reasons why I keep on blogging and you know of course....I can't wait to meet you!<br />Best wishes Heather... <br />Jeanne xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-45375257555754228502012-06-20T05:03:04.014+02:002012-06-20T05:03:04.014+02:00Came over from Dash's blog. Thank you for a be...Came over from Dash's blog. Thank you for a beautiful post.Mysticahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941269615559681014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-24406701242215046302012-06-19T23:09:30.098+02:002012-06-19T23:09:30.098+02:00Red rover, red rover send Tabs on over!Red rover, red rover send Tabs on over!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87209227929148934712012-06-19T20:58:19.445+02:002012-06-19T20:58:19.445+02:00How fab to have met Dash! Your photos are just inc...How fab to have met Dash! Your photos are just incredible, now that I am home, I just want to emigrate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-72991679784618067892012-06-19T19:59:04.157+02:002012-06-19T19:59:04.157+02:00Well, then come on over Bella! There is plenty of ...Well, then come on over Bella! There is plenty of room for a woman with your moxy!!! Whoohoo!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-51979360493721326642012-06-19T19:01:40.956+02:002012-06-19T19:01:40.956+02:00Oh, I would loved to have seen pics of you girls! ...Oh, I would loved to have seen pics of you girls! Do you know Vicki as well? <br />I think I'm getting jealous of you being in such a splendid place, Heather...Splenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-2972508864099267072012-06-19T17:12:17.262+02:002012-06-19T17:12:17.262+02:00And I would love to visit you on your farm! Thank ...And I would love to visit you on your farm! Thank you again for all of the amazing info that you have been sharing on Daily Plate of Crazy and your own blog.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-68036853114053445312012-06-19T17:11:21.219+02:002012-06-19T17:11:21.219+02:00Ooh, I don't know if you should thank me for i...Ooh, I don't know if you should thank me for introducing you to another blog to follow! Curse me is more like it! ;) But you won't regret Dashs', promise. And I love the "real-osphere"--that is what it feels like most of the time!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-47232391530223086902012-06-19T17:09:51.034+02:002012-06-19T17:09:51.034+02:00Yippeee!!!!!Yippeee!!!!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-21233225663872682932012-06-19T17:01:53.816+02:002012-06-19T17:01:53.816+02:00How fun to meet a fellow blogger ang blog away! I...How fun to meet a fellow blogger ang blog away! I love both your photos and hope to visit Aix some day :)labergerebasquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04057578832231849332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-39208572297282643702012-06-19T15:49:03.810+02:002012-06-19T15:49:03.810+02:00There's nothing better than the collision of b...There's nothing better than the collision of blogosphere and real-osphere is there? One of the best parts of blogging is taking that next step into friendship. This should prompt us all to make the effort to get together when we have the opportunity and see what develops. . .in this case I've seen Aix through the eyes of two great photographers and you've introduced me to another blog that I now must follow! Thanks much.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-14557115945102221252012-06-19T13:52:51.016+02:002012-06-19T13:52:51.016+02:00Loved this, Sister!!! SO fun to see your differen...Loved this, Sister!!! SO fun to see your different/same takes on Aix, and so obvious to see the kinship that you have and friendship that you quickly developed! And, by the way, I think I know a town I must visit when I get there in LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!!!!! : )robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238181152648216554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-31347093360481778782012-06-19T13:49:33.338+02:002012-06-19T13:49:33.338+02:00Thank YOU! I think that you have stopped by before...Thank YOU! I think that you have stopped by before--how fun to wander in our wide world of the web...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-66924371408829214512012-06-19T13:43:58.384+02:002012-06-19T13:43:58.384+02:00I don't know how I got here but FABULOUS photo...I don't know how I got here but FABULOUS photos!<br />merci carolgParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.com