Monday, July 8, 2013

In Sarlat--Monsieur Hirondelle....et des macarons

His name is not Monsieur Hirondelle, and I don't know his real name. What interested me was the little packs were on his window. He replied that they're little bags of suet and seeds for the larks (hirondelles) that visit him. 
Sarlat and neighboring areas are known for their goose products, including the famous foie gras, but in recent years, 'macarons' have increased in popularity, and here's a sampling....

STANDING TALL

 During the day these beach umbrellas open like flowers, casting shade on the lounge chairs below them. At night, they stand tall at attenti...