I took off for short walk in the hills above town, a mere 3 kilometers up to the towers above the cliffs. The walk started at the cemetery and climbed upwards from there. I could tell fairly early in the walk that 3 kiloometers was a strong under-estimation of the actual length this walk was going to take me. I had a tendency to meander, starting with going the wrong direction and ending with a number of do-overs as I tried to find my way back to town. All in all it was a great walk. The weather was mild and sunny, I was not tired, hungry, thirsty, or needing a restroom, so all the detours were taken in stride.
My one chore, to buy chevre on the way home, was not accomplished since the stores were all closed by the time I arrived back in town. Such is Sunday in a small Provencal village. That they open at all is a miracle!
What might a circus be like in a small village in France? Well, I had the pleasure of finding out today. My hostess and I accompanied her two children to Le Cirque in Cotignac this afternoon. We were able to secure prime seats in the front row of the single ring for a mere twelve euros a head. The animal acts consisted of a goat, two ponies, two llamas, and a very large snake. The acrobats were two women, one who could do back dives from up to two meters on to a platform and another who did an aerial act. There was a juggler (who was also the ring leader and animal trainer) and a clown. It was great family entertainment - and at the end you could have your photo taken with the ringleader or a llama for no extra charge. Quelle chance!
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