Auberge Les Myrtilles
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Albi and Albigensians
... cooler regions? Everything is quite cheap and everything seems to taste good. You can buy a bag of clementines for a couple of Euros and their tangy, astringent smell and sharp taste are fantastic. How I wish I could find them like that.
We had a short respite from the markets, stopping for a coffee at a little bar. The owner offered us cookies from Byron Bay. We laughed and agreed with him that Australia can, after all, export some nice food to ...
Bordeaux and Blaye
... so underrated) and some pastries with coffee. Les then took us to a Grand Chateau and talked us through the complete wine making process and we were able to actually see it all happening and even pick some grapes and taste them from the vine. We learnt so much and have a new appreciation for wine, it's peak ages, colors and tastes. Had a memorable lunch at an antique store/restaurant and ended in the afternoon with another visit to a chateau and were offered a taste of ...
Aire on the quiet side
... GPS map had roads etc, but no paths. We knew where we were, but not exactly!
We walked on following the yellow markers and seemed to be heading back to the place where we'd parked. The caselles were scattered about in various stages of dilapidation, not brilliant tourist sites, truth be told, but good healthy exercise.
We ended up back on the D road to the village, some way from the supposed finishing point. The GPS knew where we ...
Walkies!
... br> We had intended to go back into Millau to the "free" aire, but found it full to the brim. So, it was back up the gorge to the same camp site and the old codger, who gladly gave us a discount for being such a regular visitor.
One more walk tomorrow, and then on to Caylus where James' partner's mum has invited us to spend a couple of days. It's not too far and fits into our non-existent schedule. News from the home country speaks of Autumn; it's here ...
Gorgeous weather and walk
... cows and giant goats/sheep(?) graze and back to the van by mid-Afternoon for a short siesta. We opted to use up what we had in the fridge, which now seems to be working efficiently out of the searing heat of Italy. Le chef will create a miraculous feast, no doubt.
Tomorrow, another randonnée further up the gorge. Not sure where we are going to stay tomorrow ...
Amenities
- Room service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
- Free parking