No pictures aujour dui mes amies. Not playing tourist, becoming one with the south of France. Listening to all the sounds in between breezes, and viewing all the lucious sights around me. Only two days left, and moving on to Paris, wish I could take the south along with me, but I guess I will in my heart. Today I will go for a swim in the azur blue, green ocean, and warm myself in the sun for a short time. The early morning activities awaken me at about 4:30, but even then, I lazily stay in the comfort of my cozy bed, and just listen to the french accents which surround me.
I have learned a lot about the Italians, and the French, for one thing, they are very similar in their passions. They both believe they are better than the other, but they are somehow comingled as one. I observe they are much less reserved as a culture, compared to us Americans, and show their emotions much more openly, and affectionately than we do. In the states people would frown upon the display of free love, and feelings, so easily seen at every given moment, and opportunity here.
Tonight I will go dine with my new friends at the Feeling Good Cafe in Cannes, to wish them well, and say au revoir et merci for their kindness, and friendship. I have met a young couple here in Antibes, who at the age of 28, have opened their own little Brasserie, a dream come true, yet scary, due to the competition of all the others, which have been around for much longer. My good thoughts are with them for a bright future.
Carolann, I am having dinner with Gerard on Thursday when I arrive in Paris, we have been in touch by email, and I am to call him when I arrive at my hotel. I am set with my train reservations, so hopefully it will be smooth training. If you do not hear from me for a day or two, do not worry, I will not have fallen off the face of the earth, just into it. Yet I have become addicted to writing everyday, so you may hear from me tomorrow. Must get going, the two cafe au laits have got me jittery, and ready for what awaits me today. Can't believe the time has gone by this quickly, as they say, if for just a fleeting moment. Stay well, all my friends, and yes I think of you each and everyday, and mostly while you are sleeping!
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Wow do you sound alllllll mellow! I am so very happy for you. A great time, and a wonderful adventure is just what you needed for your inter soul to relax. I wish for you that feeling everyday of the rest of your life my dear friend. Love you, Jan
ReplyDeleteHi Gratia,
ReplyDeleteAfter 2 weeks trying to find this blog, Jan finally sent me the link. She is waiting for me, as I write, to go walking with her so I didn't read all the posts, but will later today. You sound very happy and like you're having a ball. I do not believe you are a retard, though.
Helene
Your experiences sound wonderful! How nice to make new friends so far away. Think of the many contacts you have now. Maybe they'll come to America and visit our mountains one day. Have a good trip to Paris. I wish I were with you!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Laurie