Chez Nathalie, pres de Castillon-la Bataille. Lots of figs.
Montaigne's tower
Montaigne's donkey
In Montaigne's library, where he dictated his Essais
The ceiling of Montaigne's library, where he had inscribed aphorisms from writers he admired, mostly in latin
Chez Nathalie
Farmyard pétanque
The man emerging, rather crestfallen, though the door on the right, is the husband of the mayor. They had been engaged in a vigorous shouting match for the previous 20 minutes or so. She came out after him and welcomed me to the Mairie, saying "Nous parlons assez fort parfois."
Sauterelle
Brigitte in a hammock
Saint-Émilion
Saint-Émilion
La place du marché de Saint-Émilion
It seemed churlish not to stop in the place for a glass or two of wine.
Saint-Émilion
Old stuff in Saint-Émilion
Brigitte and Nathalie had just popped into the bakery next door to get bread
Performance of Shakespeare's Richard III at the Festival Pampa
Jardins de Sardy
Jardins de Sardy
At the Jardins de Sardy
