How I loved my time in the fairytale village of Semur-en-Auxois, where I landed after Dijon. I have such fondness for that place. I have framed that top photo and have it on my bedroom dresser where I can look at it and remember my days and starlit nights in the tower.
That tower. That very one with the tiled roof. With the lovely owner I still think about. I will write her a letter and seal it with love.
I’m sure I embarrassed her when I gave her a bear hug on the last day. I knew better, but I couldn’t help myself and my arms found themselves around her before I could stop them. Maybe I was sensing some post mid-term elation in a premonitory flash of what was right around the corner in our USA. Either way, she was very tall and looked like Maggie Smith’s French sister and matched my bear hug with two generous kisses one on each cheek.
I spent my days walking, reading, resting, writing, cloud spotting. In a river trance I was. Still am.
You’ll let me know what you’ve been doing over there on your side of the river. Here’s a wave to you, friends. And perhaps a warm bear hug if you need one of those.
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