The Journey of Soul Redemption - Paris Can Wait

When people reach a certain age, they may have lost their longing for the secular world. Whenever they travel to a country or a city, they just take a photo as a souvenir and check in at an Internet celebrity attraction. Show it off on Moments, Facebook, and Instagram - I've been here, I've been here.

How do you feel you have “arrived” when you visit here? Why "this"? What is "a tour" for?

When I watched "Bonjour Anne/Paris Can Wait" for the fifth time, I truly understood why we travel and what a real journey means to us.

This was a special trip. Anne had not made any plans. She just came to Cannes with her uninterested workaholic husband. It looked like a trip, but in fact it was just a business trip. The coast of Cannes in May is so beautiful. Standing at the window, you can hear the "coo" of seagulls flying by, and a speedboat speeds past in the distance. Everything is so pleasant.

The filming location is the InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel. Almost every room in this hotel has a sea view. On such a beautiful morning, shouldn’t we have a wonderful breakfast on the balcony? Feeling the sunshine and sea breeze on your face is the right way to start your vacation.

A beautiful woman who loves taking photos and loves art, and a film producer who doesn’t understand style, seem so inconsistent. Maybe Annie can understand Fat Uncle Mike's humor, and it's her understanding that she never cares about him. Of course, everyone has their own spiritual demands. It seems that Mike hopes that his play will be a hit and he can trade goats for camels in order to control costs. For him, romance may be a waste. One can even say "Vocation can wait" even though he is on vacation with his wife.

Mike, who was talking about work all the way, was obviously bored, and he didn't notice that Annie was uncomfortable. Maybe he knew, but he didn't really care. In contrast, their French friend Jacques stopped several times along the way to buy them bread, sausages, mustard, fresh strawberries, and was even considerate enough to buy Anne drops to treat tinnitus. During this stretch of the road, I could see Mike's unhappy eyes. Men tend to be alert only when threats are approaching. What is Mike's threat? It wasn't the bald man in front of him, but his heart. He actually knew what he should do very clearly, but he instinctively chose not to do it because he knew Annie understood. He still gets nervous until a clear contrast emerges.

Due to tinnitus, Anne was unable to fly to Budapest with Mike, so she decided to take a train to Paris to wait for Mike.

Cannes in May is crowded with tourists because of the film festival, and the train is not accessible. So the enthusiastic Jacques offered to drive Anne to Paris. Yes, it actually only takes eight and a half hours to drive from Cannes to Paris. We leave in the morning and we can arrive in Paris by dinner time.

But Jacques did not set off immediately. Instead, he took Annie to a restaurant some distance away from the beach to have lunch, saying that he wanted to avoid the crowds on the beach, in such a beautiful garden-like restaurant. , how can you refuse the red wine from Chateauneuf-du-Pape.

Yes, Chateauneuf du Pape is located near Avignon, a two-hour drive from Cannes. It is the star production area of ??the Southern Rhone River and is rich in red wine with full body. In such an environment, tasting such fine wine, enjoying the warm sunshine, relaxed atmosphere, and no noise.

What impressed me deeply during this meal was that when Anne said that she was used to being interrupted by (Mike) work calls while eating, Jacques said "You shouldn't be used to it." Yes, nothing is as it should be. This may be the difference between French men and American men, the fact is the same, they both answer the phone in between meals, but each has a different description. Yes, when the deal comes, it seems that the time to make the soufflé is just right.

As soon as we hit the road, Jacques said, let's pretend we don't know where we're going or even who we are.

Yes, only the French can say such romantic words. And this kind of state of mind is probably what all of us want to have. Aimlessly so as not to miss the scenery.

It takes about three hours to drive from Cannes to the ancient Roman aqueduct near Avignon - Pont du Gard

This aqueduct was built more than 2,000 years ago During the ancient Roman period years ago, yes, in Jacques' words, it was built to Impress their people. At least we were all shocked.

The ancient Romans more than 2,000 years ago had such wisdom and courage that they took 15 years to build. Are you willing to stop and stay a little longer? The sparkling waves under the bridge instantly relax people's mood, just like when they were children, playing by the water, forgetting time, identity, and everything.

Jacques took Anne to the hotel where she was going to stay that night. Of course, they stayed in their own hotel. This was not a bad movie about a one-night stand. Mature people face feelings maturely.

Does this front desk look familiar? Yes, the hotel in the movie is Les Jardins d'Epicure, a garden gourmet hotel located in the Bray-Lu region of France.

This is a garden villa built in the 18th century, hidden among lush green vegetation. It's so quiet. I want to stay here for a week, read books and listen to music, and I won't be bored. The hotel also has its own swimming pool, surrounded by green plants. How can you not feel relaxed and happy in a garden like this?

Of course, with beautiful scenery, food is indispensable. Jacques invited Anne to the hotel restaurant and tried all the recommended dishes of the day. Every dish is natural, natural and uncontaminated. Even the cheese is not artificially processed. In such an environment, you would rather have a drink and fall in love. Or maybe you’d rather open up to the person you’re sharing this meal with.

The next morning, Jacques took Anne on the road. Brought a car full of flowers. If you can drive yourself, of course May is the best time. The fragrance of flowers accompanies the journey, and the mood is even more joyful.

Halfway through, the car broke down. While waiting for help, Jacques took Anne to the banks of the Rhone River for a picnic. You don’t need a lot, just some fruits, some cheese, a bottle of wine, and picturesque scenery will make you the most beautiful picnic. How do we feel when we face trouble? Should we all look sad together, or should we live up to the beautiful scenery and enjoy the moment? Yes, even if you are anxious, the troublesome problems will not change. Perhaps, a relaxed and happy mood can give us inspiration.

Later, they came to the Lumière Institute in Lyon and the textile exhibition, which Anne loved, photography and clothing. Even a visit to the cathedral in Vezelay gave her the opportunity to face the pain of her past. The power of faith is amazing. You are not alone, and you should not let your pain cycle to hurt yourself.

All of this may not have been specially arranged for her before, but now it seems that it is the best arrangement. This was an experience that started with passion but ended with etiquette. There was no nonsense or pretense. And I have watched it so many times, and every time I find peace among the green trees and flowers, and find peace in the splendor.

Yes, travel makes you immersed in such a beautiful scene. Who can remember when you will go to Paris? Who remembers having a lot of troubles behind you? Aren’t all these beautiful things the accumulation and expression of human wisdom from generation to generation? What else could be confusing?