Paint, food and fun in Provence
Today we went to Gordes, one (if not the one) of the most beautiful villages in France. Hilltop village built around a castle on a cliff. What else can be better for painters?
Pamela, Linda and of course teacher Victoria painted the hilltop village while Tina, Lynne, Kerry and Marty went shopping on the weekly market in the village.
Victoria helping Pamela for her painting in Gordes
They bought different gifts for friends and family from apron to lavender soap but also cheese, ham and baguette for our picnic.
We had a picnic at the Clos des Jeannons, at Andre’s shop. He makes wonderful olive oil including basil and truffle olive oils. He gave us a bottle of rose wine for us to drink later. What a treat.
More painting in the afternoon before going out for dinner.
Victoria, Lynne and Marty at the restaurant, toasting for their leader...
After dinner, more shopping, but different since it happened in my room: French Escapade shopping. Some women bought wonderful T-shirts they will wear tomorrow with their French Escapade vizors.
Linda, Kerry and Tina with their new French Escapade T-shirts.
A busy day but so wonderful under the Provence sun.
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