Happy Friday! ☀️
After spending a few weeks in three Andalusian cities and witnessing the beginning of the incredible Feria de Abril in Sevilla’s (look it up, it’s a scene!), I ventured north to the Provence to spend a week in the countryside between Aix-en-Provence, Arles, and Avignon. Triple A experience.
What I’m reading 📖
I must admit that I never read Roger Willemsen even though I know he’s my friend Matze’s favorite author. In one of his recent podcast interviews, his guest Kevin Kühnert recommended Willemsen’s book Unterwegs and it seemed to be fitting my current journey. I am glad I did as I devoured the book in only one day. His ability to turn meticulous observations of his travels into a ballet of words makes me a convert. The two chapters that stuck with me most and that couldn’t be more different are Afghanistan and the bittersweet and snarky portrayal of the best ager traveler. More about the book.
What I’m listening to 🎧
Here is the soundtrack to the first month of my sabbatical.
What I’m watching 📺
Basketball is not my favorite sport out there but Winning Time, the story of the rise of the Los Angeles Lakers tells the story well about how and why it became one of the most popular sports in the U.S. It has it all: the blitzy glitter of the 80ies, Californian excesses, and larger-than-life personalities like Magic Johnson. Watch the trailer.
What I’m thinking about 🧠
So wie Personen Charisma haben, so können Städte Charisma haben. Wir stellen plötzlich fest: Indem sie das haben, lösen sie Versprechen aus. Sie lösen ein Versprechen aus, das mit dem Konjunktiv zu tun hat, sie fragen: Wer wäre ich? Wer könnte ich sein? Wer hätte ich sein müssen in dieser Stadt?
– Roger Willemsen, Unterwegs
What else?! 💯
My current Airbnb is just down the road of Chateau La Coste, a unique place in the countryside that combines food, art, wine, architecture, and hospitality. You’ll find art and architecture tucked into the vineyards and property by Frank Gehry, Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Paul Matisse, Guggi, Ai Weiwei, and many more. If you happen to be in the region in the future, make it a stop.
Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend!
David
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I would be happy if you could send me the link to your Airbnb. In July I’m also in the area with my wife. Any other tips for a great Triple A Experience would be great as well :-)