My sister is in town or a few days. We both enjoy a good market, so that has been a priority for us,
The daily market in Menton is in a lovely old market house near the sea. We went there one day and I came across a stand that had a number of herb plants. I’ve planted a little herb garden here so I thought I’d take a look to see if there was anything available I could add to it.
I came across a stand with many herb plants run by an older Italian woman. She was very small in size but had a bold personality. As I was looking at her herb plants, she started talking to me in rapid Italian. I couldn’t really understand what she was saying, so I just smiled and nodded. Then she thrust a large bouquet in my hands and demanded 3 euros. I kind of laughed, but gave her the money and kept moving through the market.
I wasn’t really looking for flowers, the house is pretty well “floriated” at this time. Mostly with white, fragrant flowers. But I must say these flowers look very pretty and cheerful and I am quite happy to have them.
Hope you come across some beautiful surprises this weekend!
Emily..how nice to have a visit with your sister and then those beautiful flowers to boot….enjoy!
I love to wander around French markets – there's always so much to admire (and buy!) Those flowers really are very cheerful!
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Do you wonder if you were silently negotiating that price for the flowers? I think your response to laugh was just right!
Sisters in France – what a dream. 🙂
Cheers!
Wait a minute! Are you in France or Italy? The flower pusher was speaking Italian….
I assumed your herb pots would be in your place in France.
Please set me straight. 🙂
What a lovely surprise! One can never have enough flowers.
What an incredible adventure you are on. Do you or your husband speak french or italian? How are you getting along with the language?
Love those pants..look so comfortable.