Birthday No. 68 ....... It only happens once in a life.

We drove up into the hills to Les Lattes which is about 5 kms from Saint Auban - about an hour and a half from Cannes, through Grasse where much perfume is made. This looks a lovely town with some very special buildings.  The landscape is very steep and almost impossible to finda park on the street. 

Brilliant scenery on the way

 We arrived at Jean-Jacques forge and studio.  Again the house is hand made and this time I did get a few pics.

And then to lunch (yes another marathon) but not quite as long as the truffle meal.

Auberge du Teillon - Restaurant Gastronomique - also quite famous I believe.

Scallops and just a bit more foie gras!!  At this point I was already well fed, but non, non, non one must have ze main course!

I opted for the fish, hoping it would be light on.  Hang on Kay, this is  France.  (Anyone seen the French Film Le Grande Bouffe?)

In fabulous company - Jean-Jacques, Maryse and my beloved.

Then it was off to an unbelievable local golf course where there are many sculptures by Jean-Jacques.

Can't resist being a clown - well it is MY birthday.

And some more sculptures back at their home

On the drive home from the hills

My birthday present

Our last day in Cannes - we walked back home along the waterfront.  Which boat is mine??

Is it this one ?

Perhaps this one?

Or one of these ......

But wait there's more - it's this one

Ha ha - you are all invited on my next Mediterranean Cruise

Reality check on the return home - Rhubarb cake and coffee.

I don't quite know what the significance of the banana on a pole is - but I like it.

Next post - the unknown Besancon, near Dijon.