I will be the first to admit that the the Good Lord has blessed our family immensely and our travels have taken us to some of the most beautiful vistas across the world. But this trip in particular, had us stopped dead in our tracks--sometimes literally. (Ok, so we hit a few traffic crawls along the way.) Truly, my words could never give adequate justice to the paradise in Provence. It was a week of lasting and treasured family fun and memories that I will always guard close to my heart.
Yes, Provence is a special place! And without a doubt this was the best spring-break trip ever!!!
Provence, the French Riviera, and the Alps--I don't think an introduction is needed. But, just in case, here are some of our favorite images and memories of these idyllic places.
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| Love this little French maison on our way through the mountains one afternoon. After about the first five stops, Jason caught on and I had to settle for taking photos of these homesites through the car window. |
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| We were about a month too soon for the lavender fields. |
Villages: Avignon, Gordes, and Goult
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| The perched villages with the scenic views are the more desirable villages in Provence. |
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| Cozy little dinner place where we shared our first meal in Provence. |
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| Love the individual ice cream servings in mason jars...might have to reuse this idea for a party! Carolyn...this may be an idea for your new king cake flavored ice cream or ping pong! |
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| Can you spy Graham? |
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| Still loving those carousel rides... |
The Nugents alone keep the carousels operating and the ice cream shops in business. Truth.
Mr. Paul and Mrs. Alix's 17th century villa in the quaint village of Goult -- another Louisiana couple!
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| And special thanks to Mr. Paul for some family shots in their lovely garden. |
Antiquing in L'isle-sur-la-Sorge
Riviera
Rustrel Villa Life
French Alps and Switzerland
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| Impromptu family picnic on the side of the Alps |
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| Urban herb garden |
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| And then the sunset on our vacation. Now back to reality. Sighh! |
