"I remain pale and interesting" a postcard from July 1987

Thirty years ago Fred and I were about to relocated to Paris with two babies and here I am planning a summer holiday in Europe. Of all the places to celebrate my 60th birthday it feels perfect to return to France.

Two friendships defined my time living in Marly-le-Roi, Sally and Andrea. It has become important for me to find these special women on my travels. I look at photos from these years and I so look forward to spending time with both of them. I want to sit around a table again with a glass of wine, to share memories and the bridge all the years. How wonderful, we are making it happen.

This postcard in my box of letters from Andrea makes me smile, I am not doubt she remains 'pale and interesting'. I am going to make a point of driving through the Haute Province, through the Gorge du Verdon neat Castillion, and to find fields of lavender and to take in the intoxicating fragrance.

Dearest Sally and Andrea, see you both soon!

Special friendships. France 1987