We arrived home two days ago, and this is just to tell you how much we loved our stay in Caussi. That was definitely the best part of our trip in all ways.
We loved your house, your neighbors, the town, the view from the balcony (I ran up every opportunity just to check things out, to see how the play of colors and light across the vineyards and stands of cypress and olives had changed since my last sighting), the various outings near and not-so-near from "home", everything. Here's a view from the bedroom window (photo above). We loved that room--when we woke up in the morning we'd feel the sun coming in and watch the way the light played across the curtains before pulling the curtains open to see what the day would bring. It was always new and exciting.
Oh yes, there was Halloween, an absolutely great evening with all the children gathering in their costumes and then going around from house to house en masse. My husband, who usually keeps a very low profile on trick or treat night, showed me a very different side of himself that night (great thing about travelling, what we learn about our spouses). He insisted on taking a bag of bonbons to the parade, and as soon as the kids started out, he presented the bag to their delighted graspings (then, when they came by the house later, he brought out the bag again and did it all over!) I was absolutely floored. O brave new world, indeed.
Every day in Caussi seemed to turn out right for us, no matter what we planned or what finally panned out. There is just something magic to us about that spot, and we thank you for finding it and sharing it with us. A home says a lot about people, so it's not surprising how close David and I feel to you even though we don't know you.
By the way, Paul and Claire Manley were extremely helpful to us and very friendly beyond being helpful. We didn't meet Monsieur Maury till near the end of our stay, but he was charming , giving us some brochures and friendly advice on an outing.
Well, I won't go on and on, though I could (in fact all our friends will hear about Caussi in our Christmas card, with pix to say more than 1000 words),
thanks again, Nell
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