Ian and David arrived yesterday. Ian about mid-day from the States and David in the evening from Switzerland. Valerie and I had stocked the house with good things to eat and we had a simple buffet of French hams, olives, cheese we carried from Paris, salad, and tomatoes from Chateau D’Arnajon.

Today Valerie, David and I went to a fabulous Raul Dufy exhibition in the Caumont Centre d’Art. It’s a very nice house turned museum with exhibition space, a refined cafe, and elegant garden. On the way we passed the Apple store and Five Guys next door. Right on the Cours Mirabeau fountain – as prestigious a location possible in Aix.