Highlight of trip so far. In the morning we drove the short way into Cahors. Warm and sunny, perfectly cloudless day. Cahors is set in the loop of a river so is relaxed in the way that towns are that don't have any through traffic. We popped into a patisserie and had a pain-au-chocolat (C.) and croissant (G.) respectively and then sat down in the sun for a cappucino. Bliss. Afterwards, we found an indoor market and purchased: a bottle of red, 4 euros, ridiculously good at the price (almost gone now), apples, onions and half dozen sausages. All very cheap and top quality. Many other things reluctantly bypassed. These were the first markets we have been to on the trip, and satisfied me greatly. I love markets.
We've stopped tonight in the Pyrenees. One more thing that I learnt about in highschool and now I'm actually here. Totally brilliant!. We are well in the mountains now and there is still snow on a couple of them. Our pitch is literally right next to a very fast flowing alpine river (the Ariege) and the outlook is incredible. We had a leisurely stroll around town after arriving, to take a few photos and to look around. On the way back we stopped at a bar and have a cheeky drink and picked up a few essentials at the supermarket. Back at camp, we sat outside next to the river, reading, taking it easy, then dinner of snags and onions before going inside the van at 8, when it got cooler. Fantastic day.
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Sounds like you are having a great time. Enjoy yourselves. Carl
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