Slippery When Wet

When I had to work, I had to be connected to the internet, so I would sit all day in a cafe in Bonnieux, connected to Nassau by the internet.

At the end of the day, I would walk home, past this sign.

It is surprising to think that the roads are slippery because of the mental picture of eternal sunshine, grapes and vines, and the Mediterranean. However the valley has its days of rain, cold and even snow.

Winding Mountain Road

A view of a winding mountain road through 17th century buildings.

Winding Roads, A Beamer, Mountains and Courtyard

This pic has all the elements in it. You have a BMW convertible zipping along en plein air, on a winding mountain road past an elegant courtyard with the view of forest draped hills in the background.

Hilltop Village Tier

This village has three tiers, and this is the approach to the third tier. Tour buses play chicken with you on the narrow road and try to make you back up to let them pass.