As you poor souls are digging your way out of fifty feet of snow, I want to share with you a little warmth from Aix. I love having class first thing in the morning because it forces me to wake up early and soak in the beauty of this city. Here are a few things I do when I'm not working extremely hard:
1. Stop in La Cure Gourmande for a free sample of their gourmet cookies...
...and admire their craftsmanship...
... please find me a napkin?
...so I can wipe the drool off my mouth.
... the abundance of sweets overwhelms me! (and Margie)
2. Walk out of the university and stand in awe of Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur.
...it takes my breath away, every day I walk by it.
3. Listen to the bell tower at noon and watch the French casually stroll through the square.
I love how slow the lifestyle is.
3. Grab a 2 Euro slice of pizza that transports me back to Italy, at Pizza Capri...
"Une portion poivrons, s'il vous plait!"
...hahah, yum!
4. Sit down at Cafe de l'Horlage and savor the bold flavor of a cappuccino...
... and exile the basket full of delicious pastries, after finding out that they are NOT free... hey! I had my hopes! They do look lonely, though, don't they?
News dispatch from Boston:
ReplyDeleteI know you must be sad to miss the slooshy roads- back breaking snow shoveling- and cabin fever.....
I-95 had to be closed today-too icy. Tomorrow is going to be worse. And by Saturday we might get yet more snow. There is nowhere to put them anymore.
We are vicariously living through your pictures- do keep them coming.
Nio, I am green with envy. The city, the crepes, The pizza.. drool..., you speaking french!!! Oh, and great sketches, I've always wanted to see your work :). Am so linking this blog to a good friend who I'm just dying for her to see your work.
ReplyDeleteHave a ton of fun lovely xoxo