Thursday, May 8, 2025

Friends, Gardens, and a Farm

Yesterday afternoon, we went to friends Rachel and Sid’s country house for lunch.  They also invited our friends Lesley and Andy, so it was a reunion!  Rachel prepared a delicious meal.  We sat in the garden with wine before lunch and with coffee after lunch.  We had a wonderful afternoon!

I met my friend Caroline this morning in La Romieu and we went to a plant sale at Corsiana gardens.  Caroline bought a few things and I enjoyed walking around the gardens, with spring flowers in bloom.  We had coffee together and left before noon.  

In La Romieu, I parked next to my friend Annie’s house, so I stopped by for a short visit.  She had been at Corsiana gardens but we missed each other.  I drove a few miles further to Ferme Cazaux to visit my friend Coralie.  She is a farmer and had just sat down for lunch with her partner, Andre, and a butcher, Alan.  They invited me to have lunch with them, and how could I refuse roasted pork with potatoes and green beans, vegetable soup, and chocolate mousse for dessert!  Our conversation was completely in French, as Coralie, Andre, and Alan don’t speak English.  I did my best!  I always enjoy time with Coralie!