Thursday 23rd May, 2012
Today was fantastic because the sun was finally shining and we hired bikes for the day. Once again we pulled on the cycle pants and cranked our legs 35 kilometres. The region we went to was further north and it too is followed by the La Dordogne River called Correze We drove to a small town called Argentat and were hired the mountain bikes for the whole day and it only cost ten Euros each. This company also facilitates many other adventure activities including canoeing but due to the amount of rain they confirmed that this would not be an option as the river is more like a rapid.
We got exactly what we wanted, small lanes were meandering along the La Dordogne River Valley with towering mountains on either side and with all the little farms dotted along the way. We took a picnic lunch and enjoyed every minute of the trip. The wildflowers were out in all colours and the fat cows, sheep, horses and donkeys all looked very content just as we were!
In the afternoon we sat on the banks of the La Dordogne in a cute café with two young guitarist playing all the Auzzie song so we were able to sing along. We picked up a real estate brochure and were astounded at how much house and land you get for so little money. We saw a red sandstone period (150 year old) three bedroom home with its own small castle tower complete with an underground cellar, large open fire place on one-third of an acre right in the middle of France ’s three prettiest villages for only $200,000 – Gary
Tomorrow is our last day in Lot so we want to visit the other prettiest villages in the Correze region. We leave Saturday but still excited about Paris Gary
Me in our cottage in Lot
I am now responsible for all map reading!
Beaurtiful country-side and no cars!! or very few
Our entertainment at the Cafe including the resident dog. Dogs are welcome everywhere in France.
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