The weather could not have been more spectacular as we drove a couple of hours to meet
frien
ds from (brrr) still-snowy Minnesota ... in a little southern town known for its pine trees. I recognized our meeting place--a little cafe--before I saw the sign, for the window area was stuffed with basil plantings. After lunch at Sweet Basil we walked and talked, and talked and walked--fallen pine needles crunching under our feet while our eyes soaked up glorious blossoms of spring. We had much to catch up on--our roots go deep these 30 years--but we found ourselves going leisurely about it, probably because of the slowness and quietness we sensed amidst the charm of this endearing village.
ds from (brrr) still-snowy Minnesota ... in a little southern town known for its pine trees. I recognized our meeting place--a little cafe--before I saw the sign, for the window area was stuffed with basil plantings. After lunch at Sweet Basil we walked and talked, and talked and walked--fallen pine needles crunching under our feet while our eyes soaked up glorious blossoms of spring. We had much to catch up on--our roots go deep these 30 years--but we found ourselves going leisurely about it, probably because of the slowness and quietness we sensed amidst the charm of this endearing village.
It is charming.
ReplyDeleteQuite! Mitford recreated!
Bonnie
Soooo glad you enjoyed your day, and sooo sorry I missed seeing you!! Please come back (in a few weeks-----the dogwoods and azaleas will be in bloom, and I promise it is a glimpse of heaven!!)
ReplyDeleteThe photos are wonderful, esp. the white house (where I'd love to live!)
ReplyDeleteBtw, you are such a comforting person, and it shows in your posts here. I always feel warm and cozy here.
Just wanted you to know...
I've enjoyed reading these last ocuple of posts. What a remarkable man, your Mr. Butler.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to meet up with old friends, isn't it.