Posted in Family Stuff on 29 August, 2007 | 12 Comments »
What could have persuaded me to pick several tonnes of potatoes in mid-afternoon of the hottest day of the year? To follow a tractor up and down a field, on my knees, with a heavy bucket and sweaty hands?
In futile pursuit of a plough, once drawn by horses, but now pulled by something a little [...]
Posted in Family Stuff, Farming on 25 August, 2007 | 7 Comments »
I raced the car up behind the sheep barn and started to tackle the climb. It was muddy and damp from yesterday’s rain, but I didn’t let that slow me. As I drew near to the manure heap the car came to an abrupt halt and we were thrown against the seat belts. “Why have [...]
Posted in Family Stuff on 22 August, 2007 | 18 Comments »
Bits of clay flew as he twirled the little figurine between his fingers, poking and prodding, until the shepherd was smooth and his cloak billowed in an imaginary gust of Mistral. I watched closely, amazed by his skill, as he placed the santon on the table, next to the dozens already assembled, before starting anew.
I gazed around at [...]
Posted in the Alps on 20 August, 2007 | 6 Comments »
The first unfurled gently across the rocks, like a bridal veil caught in the breeze, wondering what her destiny would be.
The second took the plunge and never looked back.
Photos : Le voile de la Mariée / waterfall in Le Parc des Ecrins, Alps
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