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Published: July 23rd 2011
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Sunflowers
As we drive the back country roads, we are often surrounded by fields of sunflowers. Gorgeous. After a long day yesterday (and we didn't even cycle 109km up a mountain...), we needed a day of rest. So, we got some laundry done and went into town (Valence) for a walk around the shops on the lovely pedestrian-only cobblestone paths. Then we drove to nearby Tournon sur Rhône and did another walk-about of the streets and took in some gorgeous scenery and history. It was very relaxing and nice to not be in the car for too long.
Nigel mostly (I helped a little) enjoyed a bottle of Saint-Peray sparkling wine (champagne from St-Peray). We actually biked by the vineyard where the grapes come from. On our outing today, we saw some grapes growing on vines close up and later tried to buy wine from that vineyard (Paul Jaboulet Aine) but were not able to find any on Nigel's daily wine and cheese run. It is really cool to see how the vines grow up the sides of mountains on terraces. It must be really hard work to pick the grapes while perched on the side of steep mountains. Maybe they are tethered like on the parade floats yesterday?
One of the highlights was going into
Kafke & fries on a bun
Lebanese for lunch today. Russell had Kafke on a bun, to which the merchant added fries and ketchup. You'd think it was disgusting but actually.... a Lebanese bakery and buying homemade Turkish Delight. What a treat!
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Richard1
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I love reading about your trip and wish we were there with you. Your day yesterday to watch the Tour was awesome, and I would have been just like Lori with the heights. Have a great trip and thanks for keeping us posted.