ONE VERY FULL DAY IN FRANCE

Another fabulous trip!

This time to France.

Romantic days with my hubby and then

luscious days alone!

It's been years since there was an extended period of time

with no one else to take care of except me.

Ahhh....

First day alone,

I wished hubby adieu and

I head to Gare St. Lazarre

for a full day making my way

from Paris to the Atlantic coast

with three stops in between.

Yummy early morning nourishment.

Sunrise as I leave the station.

Monet's garden at Giverny.

No words needed.

I am overwhelmed

by the fact that I am actually finally here,

that Monet was here too, and

the awe inspiring beauty.

The charming town of Giverny.

Next stop, 

Rouen...

to see the Cathedral Monet was inspired to paint 

more than thirty times.

Last stop is the town of Honfluer.

I arrive about 6:00,

time to walk around...

and dine on a gallette

(a non-dessert crepe).

The next morning,

24 hours since I left Paris,

I see the sunrise from my hotel window.

I have a few hours before my train back to Paris

(to connect to another train,

at a different station,

that will take me to the town of Colmar,

which is close

to where the European Patchwork is being held).

Quiche for breakfast!

A shop selling only sardines.

Dreaming out loud...

perhaps

this town needs

a quilt shop...

on this street?!

Time...

was passing quickly.

I'll post about the quilt show in a few days!

A bientot mes amis!