A Painters Journey

Day Three - Finding Our Rhythmn


Day three of painting and students are falling into the routine of a light breakfast, painting time, hearty lunch, personal time (which for most of us means a nap), afternoon painting, aperatifs around 8, followed by another exquisite meal with lots of wine and good conversation. Last night we were in high spirits after an afternoon of plein air painting which was a first for some of the students. We didn't have far to go from La Bonne Etoile. This village, Fountaine-Foret, has many natural springs so there are also several lavals, or washing stations where villagers used to do their laundry. There is one just a few properties away so we stationed ourselves there where we could cool off with the icy water. It's been unseasonably hot, almost 90F, but it's dry. so is still pleasant.
Tomorrow we go to Paris to visit the museums. We've had three quiet and heavenly days here at La Bonne Etoile, but there is much to see in France and we're ready!