When I first started traveling, I was really set on seeing Big Things. I still feel that way about some of the travel destinations on my list, like Rajasthan in India or Beijing in China. But I’ve gotten to the point where I’ve seen a lot of stuff, and now I’m finding that a lot of my time on trips is now spent on enjoying the Small Things of a different places, like the food or the way the buildings are styled.
Provence would be pretty different in the summer, I’m sure. In late November, things were pretty quiet and cold. We got some nice scenic views, but for the most part, we focused on the charm of the cities and towns. I love the little streets in the “Old Town” neighborhood that each city seems to have. There’s no way Americans could squeeze their SUVs through those tiny roads, but the French seem to manage okay. These guys don’t feel the need to redo something that’s okay the way it is. They’re all fine with the faded pastel blue window shutters, no need to tear it down for an ultra-modern townhouse.
Here are some street shots of places I visited last year. Hope you enjoy!
Arles
Avignon
St-Remy-de-Provence
Paradou
~N
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