Everyone meets everyone

It’s been four months since my last EB with Hilda and daughter Mayumi and I was talking about wondering who will be the next. Eventually a long-time plan of an EB between Makis and Hilda took place. Moreover, we also met another blogger Lynneth and family who apparently spending a grandiose vacation in the South. Makis had a good idea of proposing Lynneth to meet up with everyone. After my first encounter with Hilda this time will be Makis meets Hilda, Hazel meets Lynneth and Hilda meets Lynneth(just to be giving you the exact details) . I live in Marseille, Makis lives in Carry, Hilda lives in Lambesc and Lynneth will be coming from Frejus thus we decided to meet halfway. Typically an EB take place in restaurants, bars/ cafes or someone’s place but this time is just wonderful. Hilda proposed a picnic at the park in Aix-en Provence for a change out of the ordinary.

We went to Parc Jourdan and it was already 1:00 in the afternoon that our growling stomach started to whine. And looking at the KFC we just bought on the way to Aix made us ready to famishedly devour the crispy chicken once we find a nice spot at the park. Just a bit disappointed though there’s no gravy and rice to complete the KFC Pinoy style. Okay I must admit that we were really hungry and that Hilda who lives in Aix is not familiar with the park so we ended us picnicking in the "terrain de boules de Pétanques" (Playing field of Pétanques). We didn’t even have the courage to look for a nice spot with a large area of lush green grass surrounded by trees and flowers where we could really sit back, relax and eat agreeably. Particularly for not waiting Lynneth’s and family, sorry guys we were really starving it was past one already and kids are undeniably worn-out. I know we could have gone further to verify but we discovered it later after a satisfying lunch we had under a tree and beside a bench just to put some of our stuffs. We were re-charged!

With the energy we have after dining we moved from one place to another. We went out of the play field of Pétanque heading near a fountain in search for a fresher atmosphere. Since we were still waiting for Lynneth’s & family the kids enjoyed playing near the fountain and the three of us were contented chit-chatting. While Makis never stopped in checking out if there is possible area for the kids to play with. Finally, it’s just a question of going up, take the stairs and hélas there you could see a spacious, clean and peaceful garden as well as a play pen to enjoy with. At around 2:30 Lynneth’s and family arrived, introduced each one of us. And we would like to thank them for the gifts they have given to Basti and Mimi and Little Mayumi… indeed a very kind gesture. They had a pleasant lunch while we started a fine exchange to get to know each other. We savoured Hilda’s mouth watering dessert altogether. Kids play freely at the playpen. When it was the time to leave David's been sulking because he wanted to bring Sébastien with him back home. It took us little time to pacify him. Oh poor David, don’t worry if we pass by Paris we will never miss to visit you. Looking at David, we never stop bugging Lynneth to have a second baby brother or sister for David to enjoy with. Thanks for the pictures Makis, they're wonderful !

The journey was too short to talk about everything but it was indeed wonderful to have met everyone. Then again thanks to the power of blogging .

Basti

Mimi

David

Mayumi