Taking Root in Provence

Taking Root in Provence

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - They agreed on one thing before retiring-they would travel, sniff around atother countries and other lifestyles, and discover along the way which placecame closest to 'having it all.' There they would drop anchor and go with theflow. The going has been good, so much so that these former Washingtonianshave decided to make France their permanent home.They chose the city over the countryside and took on the challenges andpleasures of Aix-en-Provence, where they have been doing as the locals do formore than a decade now. The daily markets, strikes, gypsies, curious villagersancient traditions, truffle cheaters, pagan and religious celebrations, secretswimming spots in the middle of Marseilles-it's all there to be suffered andenjoyed. Not to mention an interest in food that borders on the obsessive. Addgood weather, a pinch of hedonism, a dose of culture, and it all adds up to thatelusive prize: quality of life.In this collection of vignettes, take a ride in the slow lane with Taking Root in Provence, through la France profonde, ancient Roman cities, and that wonderful blend of the old and new worlds that is today's Provence. Artikel-Nr. 9780980217575

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