I have been in the South of France the past two weeks and have been loving the slow and simple life. Here is what I have been really loving.
1. Exploring by Boat

So much fun to explore the Calanques (the mediterranean version of a fjord) by boat. Highly recommend!
2. Exploring by Kayaks

Kayaking is NOT easy. Especially when it is just me with the two kids on it and we all have to paddle. Our destination was a ways away (the Calanques) and took a lot of will power and arm strength. Not for the faint! Once we got to where we wanted, it was so beautiful and the kids jumped off and swam around and snorkeled. Truly worth it, yep, even with the complaining and the sore arms.
3. Exploring by Hikes

It was hot. It was long. It was not what we expected. But it was so beautiful and a good day nonetheless.
4. Exploring by Car

The kids favorite way to explore — the car! 🙂 Just joking, or kind of, sort of. We went up up up this hill we look at onto, and it ws so beautiful to see the town and the water from a different angle. Once again, enjoying the simple things!
5. Sunsets

Boy, do we love sunsets! Oh and yes, Cruzzie buzzed and dyed his hair.
6. How to Lose Your Mother

Absolutely loved and devoured this book. So sad, so raw, so beautiful.
7. Water Sports

All day everyday we are in the pool with some kind of game taking place.
8. Market Strawberries

Not sure there is anything tastier and more delicious than French strawberries — and yes, they taste differently than other strawberries.
10. Head Scarves

In the market, we made friends with a vendor who sold us a scarf to wrap around your head. It is beyond cool and chic, and I so love it on Tusia!
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So that is what I have been up! Loving the slow moments. What are you loving — and happy early July!