Sunday, May 01, 2011

It's May Day!


The perfect way to start May - Breakfast on the terrace in the warm spring sunshine.



Unlike much of Europe, tomorrow, Monday will not be a bank holiday in France. When the 'Fete' falls at the weekend the day is lost! I am surprised there is not a strike to protest!

The first weekend in May is also the start to the traditional 'Vide Grenier' season, this means empty your loft sale, like a car boot except it involves a large social gathering, picnic lunch, wine and then a snooze.

This one in Joucas is always very popular.



I finally made a very considered purchase after years of looking!


Isn't she a beauty!




A welcome watering hole!



From Joucas we headed to the Sunday morning market in Coustellet


Stopping on route to check on my now famous mad trees!


Ah so French and cute!


Coustellet is always busy, but has a lovely relaxed friendly atmosphere, perfect for a Sunday


We like to see the regulars, this man sells wild thyme and peat!



Fresh spring onions!


gorgeous strawberries


and fabulous fresh garlic


Lovely parking - in the shade!
well almost!


Just time for an expresso  before returning home


I think that pool beckons!


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