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The Gorges of Tarn
... Enimie, with it's natural spring (said to have miraculous healing powers) was very pretty, as was St-Chely-du-Tarn, with it's 12th century church. All in all, pretty fantastic place to visit! The hotel is pretty swish; our room overlooks the river and the terrace below. The restaurant is said to be a gourmet's delight, but with its high prices we have been walking into Le Rozier and dining in less expensive establishments. Today we head off to ...
Scratched in the Face
Today I tried to get to know the new tortoise in my habitat, it did not go very well. i was just trying to be nice and welcoming...which was very difficult for me because I don't really want her in my habitat. This trip was to be done with just my larger organisms and me...not other tortoises along ...
Enjoying the Tarn Gorge
... and the motorcyclists on pleasure rides, were equal to any sightseeing experience we've had in the past.
Dinner was in the elegant restaurant again. An amuse-bouche, appetiser and substantial coffee accompaniments are all included, and we have taken the opportunity to sample some local wine, as well as some Bordeaux. ...
Never travel at the end of the French summer!
... final descent was from 1,000 metres to less than 500 in 20 minutes. My ears were popping!
Our room was very luxurious and dinner in the hotel restaurant was a gourmet's delight. We were very tired after an 8 hour drive, especially Robert who had our lives in his hands on many a hair-pin bend.
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We don't like the wine!
... the richer the owner - they are actually quite beautiful. The one next to our pool is quite plain in comparison to some that we have seen.
Two villages later, the latter of which was setting up for an evening concert complete with an amazing looking funfair, we headed home.
We were straight in the pool, which was lovely as the temperature reached 36C today. Oliver and the children had some races while I supervised from the sun lounger, (I ...