A Special Post on France

I’m taking part in a link party hosted by Anita at Castles Crowns and Cottages. This is one of the really fun parts of blogging. Linking with other writers and sharing our dreams and experiences.

I visited France years ago and long to return. My journal of wishes and plans is being assembled as I recall my journey there.

I stayed at The Carlton in Cannes and it was instant love.

Then a trip to Jean le Pin for Bouillabaisse and more love.

St. Tropez and a fabulous room at Hotel Byblos. Long walks on the beaches and food so fresh…I still remember the tastes and smells.

We never made it to Paris on that trip, but it’s at the top of my list. I’ve always dreamed of traveling there with Mr. T. What a place for romance, exploring and just enjoying life.

And then, there has to be that little side trip to Provence for a month where I can immerse myself in learning more about French cuisine, taking a class or two and renting a country home where other family members can join us.

Dreams do come true and this one will….I do believe, I do believe, I do, I do, I do!!!

Thanks for the chance to share Anita! Please visit Castles Crowns and Cottages….here: http://wwwcastlescrownscottages.blogspot.com/

Melissa | Out&About | 05 18th, 2013 |

9 Responses

Marsha @ Splenderosa Says:
May 19th, 2013 at 11:03 am
Ahhhhh, the Carlton. Perfection in Cannes. Yes, you will get to Provence if you really want to go, and if you rent a villa there it will be one of the best times of your life! Great post.
Anita Rivera Says:
May 19th, 2013 at 2:41 pm
I FOUND IT! I will be right back! Anita
Melissa Says:
May 19th, 2013 at 2:45 pm
YAY!!!! You are truly wonderful! Thanks Anita!
Anita Rivera Says:
May 19th, 2013 at 3:08 pm
Ahhhhhh…now I can sit back and read and look at the photos. Melissa, I lived in Nice for a time to study, and it was glorious. Never have I experienced such a sense of freedom as on that trip. I went for one purpose: to support my language studies. Here was a typical day for me:

1. Walk about two miles to my school via open air market-line streets, eating my way to school.
2. Four hours of language class from 8:am to noon.
3. We were then set LOOSE and I walked, shopped, talked…..I did what I do best….TALKED AND SHOPPED!!!!!!

Then after a month, my husband met me. It was pure magic. We then got on the train to Italy, then back up through the southwest of France and then Paris. I never made it to Cannes, but Nice and Antibes and Menton….Oh là là, quel joli voyage.

Your photos are just scrumptuous. THANK YOU FOR JOINING!!!!

Enjoy your “travels” and you know what? DREAMS DO COME TRUE! Anita
Melissa Says:
May 19th, 2013 at 5:29 pm
I know they do, Anita! Thank you so much for including me in this “party”! I love connecting with other bloggers…..are spirits of a kind!
Red Rose Alley Says:
May 19th, 2013 at 8:28 pm
Melissa,
I can see that you love to travel as much as my daughters do. Your photos are fabulous. Aaaahhh, the purple fields with the purple sky made me smile. This picture is so peaceful. Did you take that yourself?

I’m so glad I stopped by today. It’s nice to meet new friends.

~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Melissa Says:
May 19th, 2013 at 9:28 pm
I wish I had taken the picture of Provence, but, alas, that will have to wait until I travel there. For now, it is in my memories and dreams. Thank you Sheri! So glad to have a new friend!
Margaret Singer Says:
May 20th, 2013 at 7:05 am
HI Melissa, Don’t forget the Musée d’Orsay to see van Gogh’s “Starry Night!” Love, M
Melissa Says:
May 20th, 2013 at 7:26 am
Love van Gogh! No, we can’t forget to include that! Thanks Margaret!