Not a good start to the day. Ches went off to buy some yogurt for her breakfast cereal bu the Utile was closed. That wasn't really a problem. What was, was when she got home and opened her purse, she discovered that all the money was gone; around 150E. A little later we realised her phone wasn't there either. It now seems that while I was battling demons climbing the hidden staircase at Fort Buoux yesterday, someone opened our boot and helped themselves to the re...

For a Catholic Country, Easter Sunday was pretty uneventful here in Bonnieux. The church bells rang more often than usual however that was about it. There was more interest in the annual Pottery Fair. Its a 2 day fair and people flooded into town all morning. I didn't trust myself as I would have looked for a very fragile coffee cup and saucer and spent the next three weeks trying not to break it in transit. I didn't go however Ches did. After a lunch of cheeses...

Over drinks last night, we saw a brochure advertising a wine and chocolate tasting event at Chateau de Mille. Jenny and Jonathan strongly advised that we go. It was scheduled from 10:00 till 4:00. We arrived at 10.30 and they swamped us as we hopped out of the car. We were the only ones there and no one else arrived before noon when we left. They explained that they expected most business in the afternoon when the Apt markets would close. Anyway, we had a very ...

Not a lot to report of for today. It was the day of the Bonnieux markets so we didn't plan on going anywhere else. Ches contributed to the local economy with as much vigor as she normally applies when in New Zealand. She shopped with serious intent and execution for many hours. Food barely got a look in as clothing etc claimed her attention. After lunch we took the walk up to the top of the village; to the old church and beyond. On the way back we decided to t...

I'm starting to get the hang of Slowtravel again. No more trying to visit four or more villages each day. Even if they are only on a 30km loop, it can be tiring trying to allocate time in each village and keep moving to a schedule. From now on, we'll decide which of the villages or sites has the greatest allure and spend most of our time there. Maybe pass by the others for a photograph however unless there is something unique, no stopping. Today really rammed th...