Saturday, June 9, 2012

A little freedom














I had the luxury of a few hours on my own this week. My mum and step-dad came to look after the children and I went to Le Blanc. I've said before this is a special place because this is where the children were born. After a wander around the town I set to drive back home but stopped to take a look in the direction signed for the old town. We've driven up here before but have ended back on the main road - too many one way streets and no entry signs. So, I parked in a quiet courtyard and set off with my camera. I spotted overgrown stone steps in the corner and started the ascent. So many steps! Near the top I could hear and just see men strimming. I had no idea where the top would come out and nearly turned back wondering if I'd ever be seen again.

I'm so glad I didn't. At the top of the steps I was faced with a Chateau! The gates were open so I entered to a deserted courtyard (there is a school and a nursery here - what cool place to attend school) except for a woman walking her dog whose parents lived in the next village to us. Small world! I then took more publicly used steps down out of the Chateau to the old town before heading off home.

9 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous! Love the photo with the cat! x

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  2. Gorgeous pictures Andrea. Le Blanc looks very peaceful and a relaxing place to spend a couple of hours exploring. Did you enjoy your freedom or long to be back with the children?!
    I crave peace and quiet at times but when I get it I usually feel lost and lonely!! There's no pleasing me sometimes hehe xx

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  3. Le Blanc looks so sleepy and peaceful. Lots of muted colours and interesting textures in your picture today, plus some amazing views. A little freedom goes a long way. x

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  4. i would have given anything to have been with you (in your pocket, so you would still be alone). what a gorgeous town, i love the very old and new together, the aged buildings and a satallite dish, the cobblestone and tagged wall. what a place.

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  5. beautiful photos. time alone is special. my favourite photo is the one with the winding walled path. I bet the children were happy to see you when you got home x

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  6. Do you photograph professionally? Or have you ever? It not you should consider it!!!xx and I know how important that time is, so glad you had some.

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  7. Bravo! I love your pictures , a glimpse into your life, through the lens. Thankyou for sharing. My fave was the brightly coloured red geranium, makes me want to jump on a plane and come to Europe.

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  8. Thanks for sharing these lovely photos!

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  9. Sigh, you make me want to travel internationally- which is a very big deal for a homebody like me :)

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