After all these
weeks of preparations and the diverse moments of panic inbetween the actual
departure for Ste. Marie-aux-Mines last Wednesday was surprisingly uneventful.
The car was packed quickly, and I could have fit in even a few more quilts.
After a
close to seven-hour-drive through what felt like six hours of construction
sites on the German Autobahn and a heavy rainstorm during the last thirty
kilometres
I arrived on time to meet Dinah, Sylvie Leroux and Gul LaPorte for
preparatory consultations about proceedings for hanging the next day.
My
exhibition site, the Eglise St. Louis was already set up and waiting for my
arrival.
I even had
almost no difficulties finding my accomodation. Ste. Marie-aux-Mines is not
exactly blessed with a multitude of hotels, and people have taken to opening
their homes for guests during the Carrefour, and the Mineral Fair in June, the
city’s other major event during the year. I had the honor of being put up in
the Chateau that I had been admiring the last time I was here.
It has a view
across the entire valley.
Though to
reach it, an adventurous mind in definitely helpful: two kilometres of unpaved
single lane road uphill through the forest is the only way to access the beautiful
large old house.
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| The long and winding road - twice I met a car coming towards me. A situation for the brave... |
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| I got to stay in the "Blue Room". |
On Wednesday
I was given the keys for the church
and had a little time for myself to figure
out where I would place which quilt.
Then a
technician came to help me with the hanging, temporarily he was joined by a
colleague even.
And then
everything was ready and waiting for the doors to open.
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