Day 9 Sergiac to Soulliac 49miles

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D65 to Thonac D706 to Les Eyzies-de-Tayac D47,D6 to Sarlat-la-Caneda D704 to Grolejac D50,D43 to Souillac.



9.15 start after very quiet night spent in Auberge.Lovely day again but very strong head winds most of the day.

The first part of our journey through the Vezere valley passed by the limestone cliffs that had been continuously cccupied since Neanderthals first lived there 55,000 years ago & the last residents left just 300 yrs ago.There were many signs for caves & museums which we passed by as we would need months if we stopped to look at everything.

We cycled through the gorge to Sarlat where we stopped for coffee in the beautiful Medieval square.

Cycling our way up the Dordogne valley which was bordered by walnut trees planted in precise geometric patterns & of varying ages.

Walnut shells were found in the caves of Cro-Magnon man. In the Middle Ages tenants paid their rent in nut oil. It was used to clean skin & also fuel for lamps. Walnut oil is increasing in popularity due to its many health benefits.It has been shown to help reduce cardiovascular disease & balance cholesterol levels. Thanks to its high level of antioxidants it may combat the signs of ageing. Ive ordered a gallon for delivery to Doreys Cottage !

Bums & bikes holding up well !

Arrived in good time at our Chambre d hote in Souillac & now in the local laundrette washing our smalls !

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Comments

[Tony & Lyn]

happy memories ~ deja vue
Cycled the same roads with Ian & Al 30 years ago and camped at Salignac; left a puncture repair kit in the campsite should you need one!!

[Carol]

Caves galore
Caves galore now when you don't need to shelter from rain. Sounds like a little too warm at times. Enjoy your clean smalls day! There is still ink in my pink pen...

[Mark and Mel]

Very envious
Full of envy, I (Mark) am doing about 75Km a week but on a very local level. It is true- winter miles mean summer smiles !