constanttrek

Roses and rain

September 11th, 2004

Well, I have finally managed to work out the iMac thingie, so I have put some photos up of Cécile and Picardie – two new albums. There are a few photographs of roses in there, because they are just so beautiful, and smell divine. It has been raining on and off today, which makes the flowers even more stunning. We will be staying until Tuesday morning – we have some things to collect on Monday – so that means I have nearly three full days to wallow in this haven of tranquility and good food.
I thought I should mention, after reading back over the last couple of posts, that Cécile is in fact a published writer who has lectured in literature and the art of writing for many years. She is also an exhibited painter and photographer, and has collaborated on many film projects. At some point in the near future she will have a website up, so you can read about her properly, rather than in my wholly inadequate words.
This break has been really valuable for us both. I think we have finally caught up on the sleep we’ve needed ever since we left, and also moved into a new phase of our walk. It does feel as though we have at last left London behind. Not to mention being endlessly captivated by, and immersed in, the life of Cécile!
This will be a short post, as I have spent ages getting the photographs up and am fed up with looking at the screen. But I did just want to say a big THANKYOU to Lisa, Jodie and Jo for your wonderful comments. I think of you all the time. And my darling sister, I miss you every day also. Perhaps we can raise a glass together in France someday? Please keep posting, you can have no idea how your thoughts and words keep us going.

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