MAMAN by Indrani

MAMAN by Indrani, at 7 years.

I have often been amazed by the beauty of children's art. What is that enables children to cut out the details and get down to the essentials? I don't know if I have the heart-shaped face and lovely pouting red mouth of this dream lady, or the dreamy eyes, which I doubt, but that is the vision that somebody had of me!

Forgetting, But Not Forgotten

Forgetting But Not Forgotten

Trite phrases galore Memory plays tricks with time Mirages that with the years Made believe what was unreal. If I had thought I would have lived so long Or come to this sad sorry pass I guess I would have said-pass But time trickled on Like sand in the hourglass There's a perpetual reason to go through the years Amazing as it may well seem Some think its destiny And others a form of being free And here in the midst of modernity What is the belief that keeps people scurrying Jumping running sprinting panting Living lives that build and build Mushroom clouds, and you and me and them And women free and unfree Walls that are higher and higher Time, pass me by please Leave me against this old stone wall Just leave me be. Copyright Rani Turton 2008

Auberge Saint Martin, Surville

We happened to pass at the right place at the right time, which is to say, lunchtime.

The reception being warm and courteous, we decided to tuck in. The menu at 11 euros exceeded our expectations. Entrée, plat and dessert. Quantities being copious and the produce fresh and frankly delicious.

During this blog, I have written about people who have been met by hazard and who have, by the charm of their personality, have confirmed my decision to give them space in this blog. The Auberge St Martin is one of these charming places that in France one happens upon by accident or destiny and always plans to return to when one is in the region. Normandy is known for the simplest meal being a gourmet's delight, due to the quality of the region's produce. Butter, cider, liqueurs being just a few of the products that contribute to the high quality of the cuisine.

The pictures show the outside, the restaurant and the owner of the restaurant, Mrs Torres, a charming and courteous lady. The link to the Auberge will give you all the details.

Auberge St. Martin

Route Rouen

14130 Surville


Nous passions au bon endroit et au bon moment, c'est à dire à l'heure du déjeuner.

L'accueil étant chaleureux et courtois, nous avons aussitôt de prendre place. Le menu à 11 euros a dépassé toutes nos attentes. Entrée, plat et dessert. Un repas copieux, des produits frais et franchement délicieux.

Dans ce blog, j'évoque les gens rencontrés par hasard et qui, par le charme de leur personnalité, méritent que d'autres s'intéressent à eux. L'auberge Saint Martin est l'un de ces endroits de charme que l'on trouve d'abord par hasard et que l'on se promet de revoir impérativement si l'on repasse dans la région. En Normandie, les plats les plus simples contentent les gourmets, en raison de la qualité des produits de la région. Beurre, cidre et liqueurs contribuent également à la qualité de la table.

Les photo représentent l'extérieur de l'auberge et l'intérieur, sans oublier Madame TORRES, à qui nous devons cet accueil à la fois chaleureux et courtois. Pour d'autres renseignemenst, voir les liens.

Auberge St-Martin

Route Rouen

14130 Surville

www.aubergesaintmartin.com