Thursday 27th June. We have been on the road for 4 weeks - time is flying. Today - a little more Gaudi - La Pedrera and Casa Batllo - now a Gaudi museum. Walking down an incredible Main Street - Pg de Grazia - designer shops cheek to jowl - so just had to go into Javier Simorra - would you believe it - found clothes that did fit- yay!!!! So - what does a girl do - bought a dress. Will wear in Morocco. Then more walking - thru a million laneways - trying to fi...

Wednesday 26th June Up early as heading for Barcelona via Marseilles by train - all went so smoothly. Met the owner of the B&B - apartment is lovely - 2 bedrooms- big living/dining area looking south to the sea over rooftops. Only issue is the lift which is minuscule - very tight squeeze with bags and us. My claustrophobia had to be kept under control Once settled headed for the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia - there are no words applicable to describe t...

Tuesday 25th June Last day in Aix - so took it easy. Bit warmer so walking slower!!!! Checked out the station - bought our tickets to Marseilles for tomorrow. Perused a few more boutiques- Lyn found a great pair of slacks and tops. Nothing for me - must have Elephantisis!!! French women are so petite. Lunch - and then back to apartment to pack up

Monday 24th June Cooking classes- met Chef Gilles Conchy with several others - and off we went to the markets( held every day) While at markets he explained “ peppers should be a little wrinkled but not rotten” !, He bought produce from farmers he knew - then went on to a butcher. In to a van - then off to a vineyard - wine tasting and purchased wine. We passed thru Cezzane country where there were many aspiring artists with their easles painting Montagne Sa...

Sunday 23rd June. Lazy start to the day due to our past two days being full on touring. So - washing to be done - and worked out how to cover ourselves during our Moroccan tour- new clothes may be needed!!! Mid morning we walked up to Cezzane’s studio - he was early 60’s when he bought the property and purpose built the studio with north facing wall huge windows for the light. He painted Montagne Saint- Victoire ( many times) from a position just up the h...