Saturday, 1 December 2012

Paris Stay - Traveling to France With Jigsaw Puzzles


And a colorful jigsaw puzzle - anything's possible, some popcorn, a table, with a little imagination. So how is it that an unemployed man with a family can afford to travel to France? And don't have much money to my name, what makes that trip special is the fact that I lost my job 6 months ago. This summer I went to France.

Which dates back to the middle ages came to life in the jagged puzzle pieces that lay in my hands, this garden. And the carrot tops bounce of the eyelids to provide an eventful dance of color in your minds-eye view, the cabbages, the contrasting colors of the leeks. My favorite stop was at the vegetable garden. I breathed in the fragrance of the nearby gardens - much more beautiful and enjoyable than the castle itself, even more. I marveled at the grandiose edifice in all its glory. A French ambassador to Italy, this magical castle stands on grounds once inhabited by an old 7th century castle that was razed to make way for the masterpiece built by Le Breton. Which was completed in 1536 during the peak of the Renaissance, my first stop in France was to the famous Villandry castle. I found my way to France on a number of occasions, this summer. And the United States, france, i've spent hours with family visiting Russia. I can travel to countries all over the world as I put together jigsaw puzzles, for under $9.

With its many crosses and roses planted symmetrically spring to life on the cardboard frame in front of me, the ornamental kitchen garden, as the puzzle pieces came together, little by little. Little did the monks that planted the garden hundreds of years ago know that I would be celebrating the colors and beauty of the gardens by exploring the mystery of a jigsaw puzzle.

I can travel the world putting together jigsaw puzzles, though I may not have a lot of money. And I was able to enjoy it without ever leaving the comforts of my own home and family, my visit to France was a true adventure.

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