by From a lazy evening in Aix-en-Provence…
Time moves very slowly in Provence. It is this part of the world that J.B. Priestley had in mind when he declared, “A good holiday is one that is spent among people whose notions of time are vaguer than yours.” This is not to say that Provençals never take the concept of time seriously. Come lunch hour and all the outdoor cafés fill up rapidly with locals even before the poor tourist has finished weighing his options. The point is: take it easy when you are in Provence and savour (or cultivate) that unfamiliar feeling that you have all the time in the world. It will help you deal with the locals, bless their friendly hearts.
From my story on Provence – Life in the slow lane
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Have read a lot about Provence in Peter Mayle’s books. I am already charmed by the place. 🙂
I tried desperately to meet him so I could sit quietly at his feet and adore him. no luck!