Place Debré Sunday afternoon

After all these years of wishing those pesky tourists would get out of my lens, I'm now missing them.  Here is the town's central plaza that would normally be jammed with people strolling, cyclists, kids running about, street musicians, outside diners at the restaurants, vendors, and even photographers. They'll be back.

the Cinderella rose

The first one of the season at our house.  And like her namesake, this rose knows how to pose.

high season

And we are highly seasoned with that wonder smell of wisteria in the air all around town.

reflecting on the Loire

...and on the Isle d'Or as well during this week of perfect weather.

down by the levee

chestnut blooms in time for Easter

twin beds Amboise style

explosion in yellow

smooth sailing

As someone who has in the past tried to get up close and personal with the birds, I can say they inherently know more about social distancing than us humans.  Thank goodness for telephoto lenses (and video-conferencing).