Today the winds finally stopped, allowing for a peaceful atmosphere once again. The skies are beautiful and the temperature perfect. So, we decided another walk would be appropriate. We had some directions given to us that made the trip feel very "scavenger hunt" like feeling. The directions read like, "Go 300 meters and then head east until you see a farmhouse". Periodically we would see these yellow dots on trees or power poles telling us we were going the right way. The directions led us through a beautiful countryside full of lavender fields, rolling hills, and vineyards. The lavender still has another two weeks before it is in full blossom though. Eventually, we ended up on a hill overlooking the town of St. Paul and although it wasn't as high as our last mountaintop, it was still a sight. Check out some of the pictures below. Also, the houses situated in the countryside are so cool. They are not extravagant, but enough to be considered luxury, and then they are perfectly placed in the most quaint of locations. I think I'll buy one.
Later in the day, we took a trip to the town of Montelimar. Montelimar is much larger than St. Paul, and is comparable to that of Avignon. One thing that I really liked about the town was the coloration and decoration of the town. The best example is in the middle of town, the side of a large building was painted as a large crossword puzzle. Check it out.
Also, in town there just happened to be a classic European car show while we were there. Now, none of the marks I had ever heard of. There were no BMWs or Mercedes, which surprised me, but the cars ranged from the 40s to the 60s. Another note, someone got married at the car show. Interesting I guess... Check out some of my photos from the car show.
On a last note, everything here is going very well, and I am really enjoying my time here. Everyone is very welcoming, and the country is beautiful. If you ever get the chance to come to France, do it!
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