Country living isn’t all long walks in Hunter boots and Barbour jackets. Every now and then nature reminds you of her immense power. Being in the countryside means that you are vividly exposed to her forces, her sudden displays of might and energy.
It’s always a thrill escaping the city for a few days. I like leaving town early on a Friday morning ahead of rush hour, when the air is still cool before the midday heat sets in. It’s an amazing feeling to be heading in the opposite direction to everyone else, towards blue skies and cosmos …
Les saveurs de la vie is a blog about lifestyle, travel, food, photography and other musings. We are Nikki and Geoff, married since 1995 and based in Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦.