A Day in Dieulivol

Dieulivol is a tiny village near Boudreaux in the south of France.

After a long hot walk from our Hillside cottage in Plum Village, we found a nearly abandoned village with an amazing view of the valley. It was like going back into another time in history. Along the way we saw manicured vineyards, fields and fields of sunflowers, even pink and red hollyhocks in bloom that I fondly remember from growing up in southern Wisconsin. The sky was brilliant cobalt blue with puffs of fluffy cotton clouds.

Approaching the top of the hill we found an old wooden cross, an outdoor prayer alter, a stone grotto with Mother Mary and a picturesque ancient stone church.

There was even a World War Memorial as a tribute to the many village men that had died in battle.  It felt eerie to be surrounded by reminders and remains of another countries part in the war. A little further along was a very old cemetery, still being visited (by us!)

The village seemed empty except for a charming French couple who ran a small Bed & Breakfast that served coffee, fresh croissants and even had marginal wi-fi with the longest password I have ever seen. Amazingly it worked and was good enough to send an email back to the States and to Hong Kong. 

Kisses, so French...just try to remember that password every day!

As we left we noticed the village sign had a red line through it... never did figure out why, maybe it was time to leave the delightful Dieulivol.

Smiles, Sunny Days and Sunflowers for You!