Gayle Smith Padgett's Blog, page 10
August 12, 2017
Ville en Fête
There’s nothing half-way about mid-August in St. Rémy. It’s the highest of high season, and the town pulls out all the stops. Tons of tourists come to town, and judging by the sturdy metal barriers positioned along the ring road, bulls are not far behind. In this cowboy-centric region of Provence, horses and bulls often … Continue reading Ville en Fête
August 6, 2017
Sunday Stroll, August 2017
It’s a warm, lazy Sunday. Today, an easy stroll fits the “fitness” bill. With St. Remy behind us, we meander down a country lane towards Chateau Roussan. En route, we observe several members of the animal kingdom are unaware it’s a day of rest. First, there’s the mellow zebra cow surveying its wooded domain. Then, … Continue reading Sunday Stroll, August 2017
