This pretty corner of the village is roped off for privacy, as you see in the small photo - but the zoom lens allows a view through to this pretty gate. Note the wonderful twisted trunk the climber (or tree) that seems to grow out of nothing.
I understand the rope. A good idea. This summer I was in France in the Perigord, among other places, with my French husband. We were walking down the street in some cute town. The whole place was a monument to tourism. I do not think they had any other industry. There was a door open on the street, and a woman smoking a cigarette. I could see the interior. A huge sitting area. There were potted plants on the street around the door. I assumed it was a small hotel, a pension, a B&B. I started for the open door to look in. I had no intention of entering. The lady with the cigarette seemed suddenly startled. I realized--OMG it's her house! We all apologized & had a good laugh. Told her her house was 'magnifique.' So I see why one has ropes in a tourist area. People are just so curious. It's easy to make a mistake.
I've always been curious - what is the distance between Menton and Monte Carlo? How are you able to be in two beautiful places so frequently? Sometimes, I wish I lived in Europe. You can travel anywhere in that part of the world for fairly cheap!
This pretty corner of the village is roped off for privacy, as you see in the small photo - but the zoom lens allows a view through to this pretty gate. Note the wonderful twisted trunk the climber (or tree) that seems to grow out of nothing.
This is so peaceful and gorgeous. I want to be there right now! Your photos along this path have been really, really exquisite. Jilly. (Like always!)
ReplyDeleteThis is a magical place for certain Jilly. Is it someone's home? I wonder about the rope.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely gate, both symmetrical and delicately woven!
ReplyDeleteSo simple but so elegant in age and simplicity....
ReplyDeleteVirginia, Yes I think this would be someone's home, hence the rope.
ReplyDeleteI understand the rope. A good idea. This summer I was in France in the Perigord, among other places, with my French husband. We were walking down the street in some cute town. The whole place was a monument to tourism. I do not think they had any other industry. There was a door open on the street, and a woman smoking a cigarette. I could see the interior. A huge sitting area. There were potted plants on the street around the door. I assumed it was a small hotel, a pension, a B&B. I started for the open door to look in. I had no intention of entering. The lady with the cigarette seemed suddenly startled. I realized--OMG it's her house! We all apologized & had a good laugh. Told her her house was 'magnifique.' So I see why one has ropes in a tourist area. People are just so curious. It's easy to make a mistake.
ReplyDeleteI've always been curious - what is the distance between Menton and Monte Carlo? How are you able to be in two beautiful places so frequently? Sometimes, I wish I lived in Europe. You can travel anywhere in that part of the world for fairly cheap!
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