Saulieu and the Musée François Pompon

I love Saulieu…

…itˋs a little gem…

… of a town.

However, my main reason for visiting, is the lovely little museum…

…thatˋs tucked away…

…behind the church.

As well as some magnificent Gallo-Roman bits and pieces…

…and some delightful polychrome wooden statues…

…the museum showcases the work of local boy, François Pompon.

I absolutely ADORE…

…his work…

…and will take any opportunity…

….to go and revel.

I was delighted to see some modern pieces there too. This one, ˋMoonlightˋ is by Hélène Arfi.

I would have pinched this one, ˋTime to Reflectˋ, by Marc Debrie, if I could.

I hope itˋs not too long before I can visit again.

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Return to Ronda

The last few months have been a bit rough on the health front, so it’s been a delight to be on my travels again. First stop was glorious Ronda, staying in a hotel with it’s own cinema. A fantastic pizza was had… ….Christmas lights were admired… …a sunset revelled in… …but Ronda is all about the gorge (and bullfighting, Hemlingway and Orson Welles)… …and the amazing bridges. And a very poetic carpark.

Corbigny past and present

Itˋs still too damn hot, but I managed a trip out to Corbigny, where there is a lovely toy shop… …interesting mediaeval bits and pieces… …fun shop signs… …a great place to drink coffee and watch the world go by… …suitably mad French cars… …and baffling street furniture… …and a chilling reminder that not that long ago, people like you and me were taken away and annihilated. Remember them, never forget, never again.

Austria at last

In a fit of madness… …I agreed to accompany my Aged Mother on a coach trip to Austria. After two days on the coach… …we have finally arrived <phew>.

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