Originally posted by Catysg1
When we lived in Brussels, I fell desperately in love with France...especially with Paris. Art, food, beautiful buildings....atmosphere. I really loved *the French* too. We worked hard not to be ugly Americans...we must have looked pretty pathetic on street corners trying to decipher our bus/metro map. Several times a native would stop and ask if we needed help or directions. One woman walked us to the little museum we were seeking because it was so hard to find!
Anyway, I loved all of France. We drove through Provence---amazing. When we stopped to see the Pont du Guard I got goosebumps. I remember seeing a little 2 inch by 2 inch photo in a social studies book when I was in about 6th grade. To be there was an amazing moment for me. (Same with the Eiffel Tower) Provence was wonderful because of the sun...Brussels is a bit dark and I'm solar powered. We don't come from rich parents and we aren't either....just got lucky with a job move. Some *culture* for a couple of hicks from Texas.
Loved Antibes..Every time we were at a beach, it rained, so we never saw anyone 'go French' much to all my guys chagrin. Loved the French Alps. My oldest son had asked at the beginning of our European adventure if we could ski in the Alps. We did at La Plagna (sp?). Very different for the good ole USA.
I'll be thinking of you as you stroll among the lavendar fields, eat in clever little bistros or cafes, shop at the local bakery. Sigh. There is nothing in the world as wonderful as a French bakery.
I think if Sam and Jack can't honeymoon offworld they should go to the south of France.
Bon Voyage
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