17 May 2020
Well Rod, it’s been a week since the 11 May 2020 deadline of the confinement conditions are easing up here in France. Really, I do t think you would have liked it much, and I’m glad I’m a way that you didn’t have to endure this. My painting helped me so much to have a creative outlet during this difficult time. Now, one week later, I’m starting to get out and hiking around the beautiful Auvergne region. I wish it was you and I, but of course that is folly..it will never happen. I enjoy it with my friends and I’m so grateful for their friendship that has helped me discover this beautiful part of France. The mountains are so different than the rolling hills and canals of the Burgundy region which we enjoyed thoroughly 20+ years ago. A different life..part of our charmed life. Saturday on a nice hike with Karen
Poppies at Carmes 
Roses Chez Pierre 
Roses chez Pierre 
Roses chez Pierre 
Orcival 
Randonnée en Auvergne 
Iris awakening 
Chaîne des puys 
Chaîne des puys de loin 
The woods along the path chaîne des puys 
The goats at AOP Ferme le Roc outside of Orcival 
Roses chez Pierre
Sunday a nice hike with Marilena, Jean-François and Claudia. I’m sure you would like them all Rod. They are taking care of me and helping me see this beautiful region. I miss you Rodney, I still miss you. You will always be the love of my life. Always.
The church at Chastreix 
Love flowers at Chastreix 
Miss covered boulders from the ancient volcanos 
Puy de Sancy 
Flowers in the wall song the hike 
Queen Anne’s lace Ali g the path 
Another lovely wild flower along the path 
A few cows grazing in the valley around Puy de
Sancy
How green is my valley! 
Crystal clear cool water finding its way to the sea. 
The path and the creek are one 
A beautiful old wall near the end of the hike 
Waterfalls abound
That’s about it Rodney. You know I love you. You remain just right behind my eyes.
Love, Sarah
The Journey of LIfe 