Monday 18 June 2007

Chez Shereen








Received an invitation from Alan's good friend Shereen to spend some time in French countryside. Was told that Shereen's house is near a town called Belves, in the Perigord region (south west of France). Never heard of the place, so I googled. Guess what, Belves turns out to be one of the most beautiful villages in France!

Some info about the Perigord region: http://www.arachnis.asso.fr/Dordogne/guide1.htm

The house dates from 17th century and Shereen's grandmother bought it at the early part of the last century. It certainly felt special to be staying in a place that has so much history behind it. The antique furnitures that Shereeen's grandma collected made the place feel luxurious but maintaining a cozy touch. Very tastefully done.

Having been a city girl most of my life, I was enjoying the nature thoroughly - picking cherries from the trees, trying out blackberries first time in my life, smelling the roses, cutting herbs from the garden. Shereen probably thought I was a little mad, getting so excited over some fruits.