Geoffrey the cook
Rosie and Sophie, hair stylists, Uzes
Michel, Uzes
Christophe, brocante dealer, Uzes
Nandine
Jim from England (with Unity)
English-speaking friends
Bee-Bop, Uzes
Angus, Musician, Uzes
Nicholas from London, in Uzes
Beaufort buddies
Jean Claude, brocante dealer , Uzes
Claude the “cheese man”, Nimes
Geoffrey the Butler
Maria and Steve from Australia (with Nandine) in Uzes
Cafe patron, St. Jean du Gard
Andy, Montaren
Cafe owner, Blauzak
Wine merchant, Uzes
Nicholas, Blauzak
Cafe server, Blauzak
Nicholai. Uzes
Geoffrey, the Little Man
Jewelry vendors in Costa Rica
Couple from California beside me on flight to France in June
Australian friends and fashion advisors in Uzes
Shopkeeper in Uzes
Owner of Petite Casino in Uzes
Jewery designer Uzes
Jewelry designer, Uzes
“Cat man” waiter, Uzes
Wine merchant, Uzes
Geoffrey the Guru
Winemaker, outside Sete
Cafe owners Monteren
Unity the artist
Bar lady, Nimes
Bike shop, Uzes
Bernard, vacation in Uzes
English couple living in Uzes
Restaurant owners, Sete
Geoffrey the photographer
Aperitif in Sete
Nancy, hostess and tour guide in Sete
Geoffrey in the blue van
Potter in San Quentin la Poterie
Servers at Tapis Cafe in Barcelona
Fishermen, Costa Rica
Pat Conroy, author, Beaufort, SC
Geoffrey the Low Lander
Party friends, Sete
Bride, Uzes
Michel, Uzes
Matthew and Jerry
Geoffrey the hatchet man
Unity’s husband, Tom
Jewelry designer, Pezenas
Toy man in Cafe, Nimes
Les Pieton bar owner popping another cork of Beaujolais Nouveau
“Teddy Bear”, Uzes
Arnold, Brocante dealer, Uzes
Geoffrey the Truck Driver
Provence Cafe owner, Uzes
Thanksgiving has new meaning to me this year. It’s not a holiday in France. Never mind, I’m making it my personal day to give thanks to all the new people who have come into my world this year.
November road scene, Uzes
I drove out into the countryside near Uzes yesterday to take pictures of the Autumn views. As spectacular as it is, I couldn’t help comparing the colors and scenery of France with my Carolina home. Rather than getting all mope-y eyed and sad that I won’t be spending the holiday with my family and friends in the US, I thought about my new friends.
How lucky I am to have them in my life!
Pictured in this photo gallery are just a few of the many, many people I have “run into” in 2013. You’ve read about them in the posts of Barefoot Blogger. Some are destined to be lifelong friends. Others will be acquaintances. Some are “people in the crowd” who allowed me to take their photograph. And others didn’t know they were in the sights of my lens.
Geoffrey is shown more than once. See if you can pick him out. His flamboyant style makes it hard to appreciate only one of his “many faces”.
Stay tuned … Thanksgiving in France … Live turkey … Tomorrow I will be celebrating an American-style holiday dinner with my new friends in France. It will be a Thanksgiving to remember, for sure. Yet it will bring back memories of all those Thanksgivings in the past.
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Categories: About Uzes, Around France, Blog, Chapter 3: Life in France Part One
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Wonderful photos! Your great pictures have really enhanced your already fabulous stories.
Happy Thanksgiving to you all. BUT…no “live” turkeys!
Debby, such a great ‘post,’ and beautiful photographs which highlights the great way that you’re making a mark on your adopted country, am sure you’ll have a great ‘Thanksgiving!’ I will try to do the same here in Florida.
Very best wishes
Sandy
Thanks, Sandy. It’s all because of you! I’m thankful for your friendship and for leading the way for me to find all these new friends and adventures. Enjoy the cranberry sauce. It’s 3 Euros for a small jar in Uzes!