Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Tai in Europe, post 3

After the incredible husell of Paris, Provence is bliss!
We are in a once medieval village of Menerbes overlooking the stunning Luberon Valley. It is a delightful house owned by Lovonne and Simon Burrow (originally from South Africa and then Melbourne) and perfect for a visit to this area - has not one but two ancient stone sacrcopage from 450 found in a neighbouring property that are currently a planter box and fountain (by the pool) that once housed the remains of Saint Castor the Bishop of Apt. The history in this area is phenomenal and makes one feel terribly young. We have been happy to reveal in the local area since arriving and are located in the Golden Triangle of Gordes, Abbaye de Senanque, Roussillion,
Bonnieux and Lacoste and are off exploring today.

A visit to every daily market is a must as the local produce is over whelming - we have hit in the spring season of white asparagus, strawberries, artichokes - not to mention the cheese, wine and macaroons!
I have no idea how French women stay so thin - for us we are trying to keep the flab at bay by walking and exploring!

Open yourself to people - these are the treasures of France. They can teach you to relax and let go and realize there is more to life than work. I feel that we in Ausie so need to be best performance wise we can be, and not the best person we can be for us and others.








Worry and stress are too major in our lives and we fuss over our service and needs of our clients and companies. If it all goes tomorrow then on what foot do we stand?
Close for lunch and don't rush in to be there before 10am - this is how the French and I think by God they may just have it!


Places we highly recommend:
Www.bastidelesamis.com, have a look at their blog: livingstylishlywell.com