Taking time to travel
Personally, I have spent an inordinate amount of time being in a hurry. Always having to be somewhere at a … Continue reading Taking time to travel
Le Grau-du-Roi
Grau-du-Roi (grow do rwoa) It occurred to me as I was planning a trip to the Basque country that not … Continue reading Le Grau-du-Roi
Cassis – our neighbour to the east
Cassis – How I love this neighbour. Occitanie is lush with long sprawling beaches, mountains, vineyards, quaint villages and exciting … Continue reading Cassis – our neighbour to the east
The Pech Merle Cave
Prehistoric cave paintings. Abbé Breuil, renowned French prehistorian called it “the Sistine Chapel of the Causses of the Lot district, … Continue reading The Pech Merle Cave
Le Gouffre de Padirac
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing” – Helen Keller. Or was it “Life is a great adventure or … Continue reading Le Gouffre de Padirac
Rocamadour
A stunning village perched on a cliff in the bountiful Lot. The Lot department, once of Midi Pyrenees and now … Continue reading Rocamadour
Via Garona
click for music – by Basquing (our other passion) Spring is here and it is time for hiking and biking! … Continue reading Via Garona
Aigues Mortes
In the heart of the Camargue Gardoise is the medieval city called Aigues-Mortes. In an unusual and lovely area of Occitanie … Continue reading Aigues Mortes
Toulouse-Jolimont
Jolimont – Reflections from above. A walk………… To the east of the historical centre of Toulouse is a hillside neighbourhood … Continue reading Toulouse-Jolimont
Infatuated with the Mirror
When you travel do you wonder what it’s like to be from the place you’re visiting? Are you the kind … Continue reading Infatuated with the Mirror
