Yesterday I left for Nice from Uzès for the 2019 Memories Tour of the south of France. Patricia Sands beat me there by a day after spending a few days in Paris with friends joining our tour.

Patricia Sands, best-selling author “Love in Provence” series

I’m looking forward to meeting my new friends, but a bit anxious because of the not-so-good memory of falling and breaking myself last year.

Yes, it’s the anniversary of my accident in Aigues Mortes where I broke my arm, shoulder, and hip. The tour was in its eight day. I’m not going to dwell on the details, or the thought of it now. But you won’t hear me refer to this year’s adventure as a “trip.” I intend to stay upright.

View from the Promenade in Nice

2019 Memories Tour

The eighteen ladies in this year’s excursion are joining us from places around the US and Canada. We are based in Nice for the first few days where we’ll sightsee around Nice, Antibes and the scenic coastline of the Côté d’Azur. Then we move to Arles to experience a totally different part of Provence, and to travel into the Languedoc region, now called “Occitanie.”

Patricia Sands, Nancy McGee (tour planner Absolutely Southern France) and the Barefoot Blogger acting up in Nice

Join us as I post the highlights of the tour from day to day.

Requisite Aperol Spritz to start every special occasion in the south of France

Niçoise Salade: the salad specialty of Nice. Of course it’s my first meal!

A wedding sighting in the streets of Vieux Nice

Mussels in garlic butter and parsley… another treat from Nice and Côté d’Azur

Memories Of The South Of France You Promised Yourself 2019