http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , France , Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur , Provence en-us Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:56:24 +0000 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:56:24 +0000 9109 Provence Cote d'AzureA long driving day today to get from the Italian Coast to Provence France. We took the high road which overlooks all of the ocean towns. Great views without having to deal with the traffic. We went by Portofino Genova and San Remo before entering the French Riviera. Each town trumped the other one in beauty. In France we overlooked Monte Carlo Monaco Nice http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-435745.html Has been a while since I last updated. Sat here thinking where have we been Briefly visited the Camarguewhite horsesflat land and flamingos.Headed for the coast next. Friends from home were holidaying in the south at CalalivereSurMer. Amelia and Marshall were both excited to meet up with friends from school.The drive there was to be a long one but the route we ended on was unexpected. W http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-408046.html Saturday 18 AprilWhen we took a walk around our ldquoblockrdquo we noticed this Sixtenrsquos got a home And a bed as well. We got really warm in our hearts and felt a lot better about leaving him. After all we are heading north any day now. And Sixten will be staying in lovely Bonson and enjoy his comfortable bed. Puh What a reliefYesterday we went to Carrefour and bought 40 bottles http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-391790.html Friday 17 AprilWersquove had a couple of great days with our dear friends K and P. They arrived in a rental car from Rome a wet day and left us on a wet day but the three days in between was great. Sun and like 20 degrees. I finally got the opportunity to take a dip in the sea. It was really nice. Not exactly warm but definitely warmer than Kivik in July 2007hellipAnd K and P didnrsquo http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-391783.html Sunday 12 AprilYesterday we got a visitor. Gustav. A member of the frog choir. We didnrsquot actually hear Gustav sing he was quiet like a mouse. But his pals sang with strong voices. Just before we met Gustav we took a walk in the neighborhood and noticed that the Mediatheque was open. We popped in and said bonsoir to the 56 people gathered in the tiny library. The librarian looked terrifi http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-389936.html Friday 10 AprilEvery night when you go out on the porch it sounds like in the movie above. It seems to be coming from the parking lot on the other side of the olive grooves. What it is Give us a clue. Birds Frogs When we try to get close to them they silence. Donrsquot know if itrsquos because they really silence or if there is an acoustic phenomenon which makes the sound harder to hear http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-389321.html Tuesday 7 AprilOur beloved parents arrived Sunday morning in nice weather which became even better the day after. Good to see the olrsquo folks again We made lunch and dinner for them and celebrated their presence with champagne on the porch what else between the oldtimers occasionally napshellip Alright they got up at three in the morning so itrsquos nothing much to say about th http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-388444.html Saturday 4 AprilWersquore having breakfast on the porch and are enjoying the sun again. Feels really nice.Yesterday we cleaned the house and washed all sheets and towels for our new guests who will arrive tomorrow. It will be great to see you m and p and MiLAnd to Little K I will add that Sixten is back again. And he seems to be in a good spirit as well. K and Sixten formed a little yoga cla http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-387564.html Thursday 2 AprilTime to say good bye to M P and Little K. It was good to have you here Rain all the way to the airport. Hope the sun is all over Strngns by nowWe had the idea of doing some tourism after wersquod left the airport ldquoNice Cote d'Azurrdquo. Tried to reach Cagnes de Mer and Antibes but the rain was pouring down so heavy we didnrsquot even see the Sea. And then we too http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-387031.html Wednesday 1 AprilThe sun is doing it best to get through the clouds even this morning. So breakfast outside it is with a sweater on. Yesterday we went to the supermarket Carrefour and M and P did the shopping. Thanks Super big shrimps with Champagne the real deal before dinner that nightK and I tried once more to reach the goal of my dreams Plan du Var but werenrsquot successful this t http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-386737.html Tuesday 31 marsThe sun is back But probably just for a while. The low pressure is still circling around the place. Yesterday we got a big surprise after breakfast MP and K told us to come out on the porch and then there were singing and presents and champagne the real deal from our local store. Thanks And a present from OSGK och S as well. Yes a small Easter egg with a big gift in it http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-386419.html Sunday 29 marsWhat a day For all of us but especially for S H and E. We got up at 7 a clock. Summertime Thanks to M who mentioned it on the phone the evening before. We didnrsquot have a clue. Without that remark from M in a by sentence the kids would have missed their flight Thanks again M Well S H and E got to the airport in time. We sad goodbye with a tear in our eyes and then http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-386114.html Saturday 28 marsFor the first time since we got here the sky is overcast and itrsquos drizzling. What are we in England suddenly It took quite a while to get used to the idea of bad weather but after that K H S and I decided to take a walk. It turned out to be more than a walk. We at least three of us climbed our local mountain Great views in all direction and some aching legs tomorro http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-385549.html Tuesday 24 marsLots of clouds in the sky this morning. Had breakfast indoor. But now by lunchtime the sun is all over the place again. As a matter of fact Irsquom sitting in my swimming trunks on the terrace and writing this. But a cloud is coming up I notice now so I donrsquot know for how long. The thing is when the sun disappears itrsquos dead cold. Like 13 degrees or something.Y http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-384449.html Published 24 hours late due to problems with the server at TravelblogSunday 22 marsYes thatrsquos right. SUNday. Not a cloud in sight. Perfect weather for trying the washing machine for the first time and get some fresh sheets and clothes. Just to get the machine going is a lesson in French. And we have to keep one ear for the machine the day through because all of a sudden it will stop http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-383920.html Samedi 21 mars havenrsquot learn the months yetWersquove learned the word ldquoSamedirdquo because itrsquos all over the place on posters and signs. Obviously it is some kind of festival or something going on in the village today. Wersquoll check it out later this afternoon. As you could anticipate but I never really believed it myself practically no one in the village speaks a s http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-383622.html Hi It took us a week to get to this end of the road. But just one klick to read the feature about Maria in the local paper in Strngns. Great pictures and story. Check it out if you haven't www.ekuriren.se click Strngns.And as Maria so observant noticed Happy birthday VetteJ and K http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-382563.html Tuesday 17 marsYesterday started good as well. 17 degrees and sun. We had our usual breakfast on the terrace. And then we just sat there and relaxed. This is holiday We made lunch to go baguettes with avocado and walked the path to another medieval village Gilette. Yes ldquothe best a man can getrdquo We were told there was a restaurant in the village but it was closed. Donrsquot kno http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-382492.html Sunday 16 marsYesterday we went shopping in the supermarket. And then I mean SUPER market. It was really big and confusing and we went there on midday Saturday. You can imagine it was really crowded. As some of you allready heard only Krsquos dictionary saved us from having rabbit for dinner. A lot of confusion in that store I can tell you that.In the afternoon we went for a walk to see the v http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-382236.html Saturday 15 marsThe first morning. We slept as long as we liked. Quite a while... Not a ten a clock breakfast to strive for. What a relief And this dark damp cramped place had thank god changed during the night. Now it was a sunny and beautiful place Still cramped though but you get used to it. K found her morningplace in the sun. A cat which we call Sixten showed up. And the view is breatht http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Provence-Alpes-C-te-d-Azur/Provence/blog-382149.html