The other day, I had an appointment with a real estate agent -
nothing eventful about that, except he seemed younger than the average
realtor and showed up in knee-length shorts and a tee-shirt -- not
exactly business
tenue. He also seemed a little anxious (maybe new at his job?), but it was an extremely windy day - in fact,
mistral-like
with 60-70 km/hr. winds with gusts up to 90 km/hr. (close to 60 mph),
making everyone (and the usually calm sea) a little agitated!
After the meeting was over, he told me he had been
kite surfing,
and was running to do more, which would explain the casual attire.
Although most of us don't have the leisure time to kite surf (or do
whatever) while working, he wasn't agitated that day -- he was happy
and definitely flying high! (Have you ever kite surfed?)
“Behind
the Mistral is the beauty of Provence. Its fierceness blows away clouds
and grime and doubt, leaving colors the depth of dreams and a freshness
that can come only after the Mistral's scouring. Provence needs the
Mistral or it ceases to be the Provence of my dreams. I need the Mistral
to cut through those dreams to truth - beauty comes after the wind.”
(Kamiah A. Walker)
Sometimes,
I have to pinch myself – I can’t believe I actually live here! This is
a well-done video, showing the overall beauty of the three major cities
of Nice, Monte Carlo, and Cannes — they each have their own image and
reputation! Share a comment on which city appeals to you the most and
why (illusion or reality?)
The other day, I had the opportunity to eat lunch at Le Cigalon, a seaside restaurant in Cagnes-sur-Mer (just outside of Nice). Seated on the large wooden deck, my table was under a sun umbrella, with ocean breezes that were like whispers in the wind.
Lunch included une salade italienne, une pizza marguerite,and l’andouillette de Troyes(a regional specialty), consumed while listening to the breaking
waves of the Mediterrean Sea and sipping a glass of chilled rosé! It was amusing to watch the sailing school class line up, likes ducks in a row, from the pergola-covered deck area of the restaurant.
I couldn’t help but notice the zen-like decor, the serveur with his American-pattern sneakers
, and families (and dogs) enjoying themselves!
After the meeting was over, he told me he had been kite surfing,
and was running to do more, which would explain the casual attire.
Although most of us don't have the leisure time to kite surf (or do
whatever) while working, he wasn't agitated that day -- he was happy
and definitely flying high! (Have you ever kite surfed?)
