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Mon Dieu … I did it!

October 28, 2011 by Patricia Sands Leave a Comment

If it’s Friday, it must be France …

Two-year-old Kate’s favourite saying is “I did it!” Today I echo that. I finally figured out how to make a slideshow work here. Transferring it from my iPhoto to YouTube was the secret. You probably already know how to do that but it was a big deal for me … truly, you wouldn’t want to know how many hours I’ve spent attempting to make it work in all sorts of other ways.

So now, if you will, follow the footsteps of inspired artists and writers in Arles … through Place de La Republique with it’s Roman obelisk and the Church of St. Trophime (formerly  a cathedral) with its 12th C. cloister that instantly inspire thoughts of mystery and intrigue, along narrow streets past Van Gogh’s hangout, Le Cafe De Nuit, to the Arena/Amphitheatre and the Roman Theatre where crowds continue to be entertained as they have since Roman times and finally, end with a glimpse of life in the Camargue thanks to some postcard photography.

Now that I finally did it, I HAD to share it. If your speakers are on, Edith Piaf accompanies you.

Have you ever visited Arles? I would love to hear what you liked best about the Bouches-Du-Rhone area. Next week we will be back on the Riviera. I hope you’ll be there too.

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Filed Under: Blog, France, If it is France... Tagged With: 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist, Arles, follow your dreams, ForeWord 2010 Book Of The Year Finalist, living in the south of France, Patricia Sands, The Bridge Club, the power of friendship

About Patricia Sands

Family, writing and travel are my passions ... okay, and chocolate ... and I'm seldom without a camera. I write women's fiction and keep in touch with readers by a monthly newsletter that also has giveaways and contests. Come and join us by signing up on the right. See you there!

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  1. Tameri Etherton says

    October 28, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    Shut the front door! You not only did a slideshow, you have music. Now that’s pretty darn fancy. Even if Woodie walked me through it, I’m not sure I’d know how to do that.

    I can’t even figure out how to put accents on an ‘e’. You’re way more tech saavy than I.

    Amazing photos. Somehow, having Edith sing to me as I watch the slideshow just makes the experience so much more. More rich, more in the moment. Just more.

    Ah, vive le France!

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      October 29, 2011 at 12:36 pm

      LOL! Well, I couldn’t get the accents to work on my keyboard today so there you go … win some, lose some. Now I’ll have to figure out what that problem is. It never ends, does it? Love your comments. Merci mon ami!

      Reply
  2. Valerie Brooks says

    October 29, 2011 at 6:57 am

    Patricia, we loved the arena and the hotel at the top of the hill where we stayed, the lovely winding cobblestone streets, the market. We also swam somewhere nearby in a river with the locals. Thanks for the slideshow. It took me back.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      October 29, 2011 at 12:38 pm

      It sounds like you had a wonderful time! When were you there? Isn’t it just the best to have such meaningful memories?

      Reply
  3. Naomi Bulger says

    October 29, 2011 at 10:57 am

    Gorgeous images (and impressive use of technology), you really took me there! Oh, I want to be back in France.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      October 29, 2011 at 12:40 pm

      You must be having a good time with all of the photos from your trip! I always make a photo book of our travels. Will you?

      Reply
  4. Sue Uden says

    October 29, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    Well that was a lovely little interlude in my day! Thank you. Very atmospheric. Only trouble is I have a terrible holiday urge now!
    Sue Uden xxx

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      October 31, 2011 at 12:56 am

      Follow that urge, Sue! I’m glad you enjoyed the post.

      Reply
  5. J Holmes says

    October 29, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    Nice video. It reminds me of the time I had lunch with Van Gogh in a nice cafe in Aries.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      October 31, 2011 at 12:55 am

      LOL – I’ll bet Vincent stuck you for the bill too!

      Reply
  6. Angela Orlowski-Peart says

    October 30, 2011 at 2:54 am

    This songs reminds me of my childhood, oh so nostalgic! My parents have listened to Edith Piaf’s music all the time. She was definitely one of my family’s favorite European singers. I still love love love her voice…

    You did a fabulous job with the photo show. Thank you so much for sharing these images. Now you made me long for my native Europe so much (again) 🙂

    Reply
  7. Angela Orlowski-Peart says

    October 30, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Okay, this week I keep typing crazy in people’s blogs. Argh. I meant to write “This song”, not “This songs”. Sigh.

    Hugs.

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      October 30, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      LOL – No worries, I got it!

      Reply
  8. Hartford says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    Fantastic slide show…and look at you go tech wiz. I am going to have to try this one sometime soon.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE the pics!! Stunning!! I felt like I was there….never been to France but it’s getting way more appealing from everything you’ve been teaching me. Simply gorgeous!
    Thanks for sharing! Loved it!

    Reply
    • patriciasands says

      November 2, 2011 at 12:16 am

      SO glad you enjoyed it Nat. You’ll get there one day and I’ll be looking at your photos then!

      Reply

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