The day stated perfectly , the air was calm and quiet , leaves static, making no noise . At 6 am ,the birds had finished their morning vocals ; there was just a distant car intruding on the silence . The pool was a mirror reflecting an equally blue sky with just a few wisps streaking above. An orange globe sending shafts of light through trees.
I slid beneath the deliciously warm water ,whilst enjoying the freshness of the air above , careful not to disturb the tranquility . Swimming rhythmically taking in the whole relaxing ambiance . It was after all my birthday , and this was nature’s present to me. I could muse on the past years and then just enjoy the moment .
On the other side of the house road noise disappeared whilst Les Alberes opened up with the vermillion hue , the early sun accentuating the valleys and ridges . Another moment to savour and burn into the memory.
A present of Douet ( not drought as I first read) Cognac Petite Champagne promised future flavours , but first it was off to the beach for a family lunch . Le Nouvelle Vague restaurant wisely gave us a table apart, with an infinite beach in front ,just for three young children . The day passed in a haze of perfection , with wine ,food and children’s laughter.
A Day to enjoy , after all, it was the first day of the rest of my life . ( or a french equivalent “ aujoud’hui , l’aube d’une nouvelle vie.” )
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