{Back Home from a Wedding in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France}

Sorry for having been Missing In Action...

But we went to Europe on September 3 and back on September 20 at 1:00 AM.

The main reason for this trip was a Wedding in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

The daughter of our friends got married with a Frenchman, who studied and lives in the USA.

But it was a delight to be in the South East of France and getting to know his family.

Yes, I've driven this Renault Captur for 4,134 km

Good thing that at BB&L Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, they have no limits for km driven!

Here we arrived at HOSTELLERIE DE L'ABBAYE in Thoronet for the Rehearsal Dinner.

For the romantic occasion, I did wear my silk Escada Rose dress for 'La Vie en Rose'... together with the Escada Pearls choker.

It was very warm, 34ºC so I did tie my silk shawl around my evening bag instead of draping it around my shoulders. 
Absolutely no need for that!

Here I was tying my shawl around the evening bag.

At L'ABBAYE Le Thoronet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in France

This is a Google view of where the ancient Abbaye from above is located.

Yes, in the very South East of France...

Driving back, I went via Switzerland and Germany...
Visiting friends and of course before we drove to France, I already visited my Dad and also the rest of the family.

CitizenM click it
Dropping off our BB and L rental car and staying for the night at the BEST hotel near Departure, just walking the covered walkway to and from CitizenM

Thanks for stopping by and I will visit you soon again!

{Award Nights at Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, Florida}

On July 29, we arrived from Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota where we last were on May 1, 2014. 

Again this was for our Award Nights, now for 2 nights.

The Hyatt Regency in Sarasota is such a dream location!
This photo is from my post, linked below.
We had no time for taking photos this visit...
Instead we met with dear friends!

Like a dream!

Free nights at such a location... WOW!

We earn that with each year's anniversary of the Hyatt Visa Card.

One night per year!

This year we enjoyed a swim in this tropical pool, surrounded by Coconut Palm Trees.

It feels like being in paradise...

View from our room.

Again we had a spacious room with a balcony where we enjoyed a coffee/tea.

Wish we could have stayed for at least a week!

Have you ever been to Sarasota?

Thanks for your visit!

Related link:
{Sarasota, Florida - Hyatt Regency} | previous post by me

{Dinner with Friends in Lakeland, Florida}

While being in Orlando, it was only an hour drive from the Hyatt Place, to our friend's home.

Without traffic that is...

But we made it in 1.5 hour to be at their home for a delicious dinner!

Happy together after two years.

Lots of things have happened since than, I lost my Mom and Roman's Mom has been in the hospital for 5 months and lost her leg...

Still we have many things to be grateful for!

Roman was the Chef for baking this delicious salmon in the oven...

Served with Mashed Cauliflower and Asparagus artfully added on top.

It was so yummy!

Maritza's Salad is also a very special treat!

We were feeling pampered...

Such a perfect relaxing evening together!

Wish we would live closer but the more we cherish these moments of Friendship!

Such a lovely setting for summer.

Poor cat-boy Ash was not allowed to be near the table.

Hope they soon find time to dine at our home.

IF Ash will let them travel away...

Our Felines and those of our dearest friends are being LOVED!

Do you also travel for catching up with dear friends?

Thanks for your visit!