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Friday September 3 2010
Northwest France, on the border between Normandy and Loire Valley.
An old farmhouse a couple hundred years old, outside a tiny village.
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A converted storage barn.
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Converted barn-to-house (that belongs in Architectural Digest).
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Rooster crowing before dawn. Chickens in the yard.
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Fresh bread going in the oven.
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Endurance horses.
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Oui, it is heavenly.
Wow! Lovely, indeed!
ReplyDeleteWaking up in a beautiful place with the certainty that you will be riding. Bien sur! That would be lovely.
ReplyDeleteBonitos lugares te encuentras.
ReplyDelete¿Estas de vacaciones?
Saludos e Gabril.
Certainly pretty. Glad you are enjoying your trip.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely time! I was house-, horse-, dog-, cat- and chicken-sitting for the owners during their recent trip abroad and had a WONDERFUL time. Heavenly indeed.......
ReplyDeleteHeavenly indeed!
ReplyDeleteAre you ever going to want to come home?
I'm not sure I would!
~Lisa
oh!!! mdm. merri- c'est tres bon, oui!
ReplyDeleteI love it...stone buildings, green pastures, farm animals and fresh bread. So inviting! Lucky you ;0)
ReplyDeleteYep. Confirmed. I want your life! Have a great time!
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