I think summer has arrived here....

After mostly mild weather the outdoor thermostat has been turned up a bit around here. Lots of sun the last few days with yesterday topping over 90 degrees and the humidity creeping up as well. The evenings here seem to cool off nicely though and usually a nice breeze to make it even better.

Time flies and its been about 3 weeks since we visited the cherry festival in the little village of Venasque. The streets were full of people walking and browsing the many booths that vendors had set up throughout the town. Many of the locals were dressed in clothes from the past and we were also treated to some musical performances as well. Oh yes....lots and lots of cherries too... :-)

Kiara and Naomie came along with us and they particularly enjoyed "fishing" for cherries in the fountain near the center of town. 

Balloons for the kids with a high tech music making machine on the left. 

I didn't see any big chunks of cheese but how about these big chunks of spiced bread? 

Told you there were LOTS and LOTS of cherries.

"Fishing" for cherries in the village fountain...they made me quit when I caught my limit. 

A concert in the center of town. 

This late model ice cream truck was extremely popular throughout the day. 

When he wasn't making balloons for the kids this guy was cranking out the music and singing some old French songs. 

Artwork everywhere. 

Need some painted rock tablets?