26th September to 2 October
We have just spent 5 wonderful days with our friends, Greg and Anita, who have just moved to the most gorgeous house, only an hour’s drive from Toulouse. It is set in the midst of the countryside with the most amazing views with the Pyrenees as the backdrop. Chris and Fiona, our other great friends, were also with us, having flown in from Tunbridge Wells.
We had the most relaxing time, late mornings, meanders into the local villages to wander through quaint streets, buying more charcuterie and cheese than you can imagine 6 people could eat… We ate out and had the most delicious food, in the unlikeliest places. We walked in the mountains at what will be Greg and Anita’s nearest ski resort and again lunch was delicious.
The weather was amazing and most afternoons and early evenings were spent lazing in the shade or by the pool, usually accompanied by a fair quantity of Rosé.
The week came to an end all too soon and it was time to say goodbye to Chris and Fiona, so we all went to Toulouse for lunch, and then we spent a final night with Anita and Greg.
Our next stop, after saying our farewells, was the Dordogne and La Roque-Gageac. It was a 3 hour drive, with the last hour up twisty, winding roads. The scenery had changed as we approached a dramatic rocky landscape with Dordogne winding its way just under the cliffs. We took a chance on a campsite, just 2 minutes from the village on the riverside. Our pitch was next to the river.
We unloaded the scooter and drove along to the village, parked up and explored the couple of streets that nestled directly under the cliffs. It was a baking 30+ degrees, and climbing up was hot work. We decided against the 7 Euros each, to go higher to explore the old fort, it was a step too far…
On our return to the campsite, we went for a swim in the river. The current was really strong, and as the water was only waist deep, you swam downstream but then walked through the water upstream, if you tried swimming you just went backwards!
After a BBQ, we retired to the motorhome as although it is hot, it is dark by 8 pm and it can get very midgy. We are in this area for one more night before we really start heading for home.
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