Hello everyone!
We had a lovely day here today. It’s the 8th of May – Armistice day. 67 Years since the end of the second world war.
Life here must have been awful during those bleak days. It is no longer an “official” holiday here (unless you’re a civil servant), but the memory is strong and everywhere you look, you can find reminders of those terrible days (including on the TV, which today is packed with war programs).
It was so lovely today we headed out for a trip to the Canoles Palace, which is now the Menton fine arts museum. Of course, when we got there, we recalled that it was May 8th, so the museum was closed. It wasn’t really a problem for us, though, because we just love being here anyway – regardless of what we’re doing.
We took a long, indirect walk back to the Menton train station (Menton has 4 train stations; Roquebrun/Cap Martin, Carnoles, Menton & Menton Garavan) and stopped for a pastry goodie before boarding the train for the one stop back to Menton Garavan.
For lunch today we splurged on a fresh Burrata cheese. This wonderful delight is a ball of fresh mozzarella, stretched out into a sheet, then stuffed with string mozzarella and cream, then gathered together in a parcel and tied with a piece of – well, it’s like a piece of leek or spring onion, only not as pungent. Anyway, when you cut the parcel open, the interior spills out. It is wonderful spread on slices of toasted baguette (which we topped with pesto) and fresh tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. We washed it down with copious amounts of a new rosé that we have discovered, “Chateau Beausoleil,” all while continuing to enjoy the marvelous view from our balcony.
The after was, not surprisingly, spent reading, dozing, and sipping.
Holidays sure are great. Too bad we have to work so hard to get the. I guess that just makes us enjoy them that much more.
Today’s weather – mixed light puffy clouds and lots of sun, with a high of 23C.
Photos:
The quiet train station at Carnoles
Burrata Cheese as a package
Burrata cut open
Beautiful Belle Epoch buildings on the Quai Bonaparte
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