One of the many little shops in Moustiers Sainte-Marie

We ended the day by spending an hour or so in the town of Moustiers Sainte-Marie. Like many towns in the region it is built on a hill next to some towering cliffs. A stream with a waterfall runs right through the heart of the village.

 There were many people there like us just walking the streets, visiting the nice shops and enjoying an evening out. Definitely worth your time to visit this area.

Rock formation overlooking Les Mees

The weather the last few days has been much nicer so Friday the wife and I....plus our dog Rudy took a roadtrip east of here into Alpes de Haute Provence. One of the towns we visited was Les Mees which interested us because of its unusual looking rock formation that towers over the town. The formation which is caused by erosion has a more interesting legend as to its origins. The legend says that the rocks are a line of monks who were petrified for having impure thoughts. Best to have pure thoughts while visiting Les Mees... :-)

Plateau de Valensole looking east

From Les Mees we headed south and then east, our car winding up some very curvy and steep hills and then finally arriving to Plateau de Valensole. The landscape on the plateau was wide open with mostly flat and gently rolling farmland. To the distance we could see the mountains which provided a pretty contrast to this vast plateau. I'm not sure what the altitude difference was from Les Mees but it was much cooler and lots of wind on the plateau. We were treated to some other nice sights on our day trip which I will post soon.

A girl being chased by a "vicious" le chien (dog) in Vaison La Romaine

Newly in France

The time has flown since I first set foot on French soil almost 3 months ago. I knew I was in for a life changing experience and was ready for it....in most ways. Not really knowing much of the French language has been my biggest challenge and frustration. I am working on my French daily but I know it will be a long process, but I am determined to persevere.... :-)