2015 was awesome! Here’s a look back at the calendar. January: January 2015 started unusually warm. Here we are celebrating fireside, taking shelter from the drizzling rain under an upturned canoe in Wakefield, Quebec. February: The temperature quickly turned frigid, breaking cold weather records in the region and we went north to Québec City for the…
Historic Avignon followed a day of sightseeing in the Provençal countryside. The morning was crisp and sunny — perfect for walking around the city of the Popes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We briefly toured the historic centre and the massive square at the Palais des Papes, electing to visit it later in the day…
A Good Day in Le Luberon Our day began with a short brisk walk from the centre of Aix, the streets bustling with Monday morning activity, coffee and croissants to fuel the day. How funky is this bus stop in Aix-en-Provence? After a short wait at the station (and a nervous minute because we thought…
Our pleasant stay in Aix began the night before, with an enjoyable meal at Crêpes, Cidre et Compagnie. The next morning, well rested, we started with a stroll through the city of a thousand fountains. Within a short walk from the Old Quarter, we found L’Atelier de Paul Cézanne (Cezanne’s Studio) — for art enthusiasts, a…
White Postcards 