Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Saturday, July 5th - Our last day! ☹

It was a laid-back day at the pool, toe dipping in the Med, last minute shopping, and our final dinner together at Tantra, an enduring favorite on the city's dine-and-then-dance circuit and back in Cannes, our home base. It was a night to also celebrate Pam’s 50th. I’ll let you discover what Tantra refers to…ooh la la, the French.
This duplex-designed restaurant and disco on a side street runs directly into La Croisette. On the street level, is a Tao-inspired dining room, artfully simple and outfitted in a way that, if it wasn't filled with chattering and gossiping diners, might inspire meditation or a yoga class. We never made it to the disco, oh so tired so went back to hotel to pack for tomorrow’s departure.

Part of the sheer joy of this celebration were the friends who participated, gals from all walks of life, some who saved dearly for this costly trip, some who came just to honor our friendship, some who came to see this part of the world, some who came because like me, they know that experiences and memories are life events that can’t be replaced or recaptured and they too want to savor it all. CARPE DIEM!

My friend Tamilee Webb,
aka Buns of Steel created a photo album of the trip.


Vicki Thomas created a dvd and slide show for each of us and
Pam Ausley created a
calendar out of the twelve who shared this magnificent celebration with me. I am now working with Vicki to pitch the story to some national magazines.




1 comment:

Dana and Ellen Borowka said...

WOW!!!! What a great trip... how come I wasn't invited :( You have the best newsletter on the entire internet. Can't wait to see you in Oct - not just once but twice :) Thank you for sharing!