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Marthe led me to the house with the red paint and red fence, which had flowers surrounding it. She pointed to the left towards the vineyards. "Those are mine. Soon the harvest comes. A lot of work goes into this." To the right, she pointed out another field. "This is where I grow out my lavender. I never sell it just as lavender, I make oils out of them, soap and such."

The stone way crunched underneath our feet until we reached the door. A welcome mat was spread out before the door and the front portico had two rocking chairs as well as a table between it. Both were made out wood and had red pillows on them. An ashtray and a newspaper were on the small round wooden table.

Vines adorned the front fence of the house and even spread out slightly up the stairs which led to the entrance.

Marthe unlocked the door and let me, Marie and Gerard enter. Jacques came later with our suitcases and disappeared again.

I was instantly awe-struck. Everything was made out of wood, like an old farmer's
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