The Dordogne region, France.


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July 8th 2012
Published: July 8th 2012
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Today Sunday, I blog from the town of Alfaz del Pi, just north of Benidorm in Valencia area of Spain. We arrived in Alicante yesterday by train, picked up our rental car (a similar one to the last) and headed north. We had fun and games finding the resort and finally, with the help of two kind Spanish ladies, finally found it. Perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the beautiful bay, our u... Read Full Entry



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Roadside Sunday lunchRoadside Sunday lunch
Roadside Sunday lunch

The French know how to live. We found them happy with simple pleasures like this. Here this friendly couple spend time together on a Sunday on the road as the Dordogne River flows by.
SausisonSausison
Sausison

An incredible offering of great sausages. Our supply is still lasting us and are great with the French bagette and as glass of Bordeaux wine.
SarlatSarlat
Sarlat

A quick meal while we wait for clothes to dry next door. Sarlat.
Chateau de CastelnaudChateau de Castelnaud
Chateau de Castelnaud

This castle played a central role in the religious wars involving the Carthars and in the 100 Years War.
The Dordogne RiverThe Dordogne River
The Dordogne River

Taken from Chateau de Castelnaud.
Rocamadour, FranceRocamadour, France
Rocamadour, France

We took a detour to see this spectacular village on our way to Lourdes.
Font De Gaume cave entranceFont De Gaume cave entrance
Font De Gaume cave entrance

No photography was allowed inside but we saw prehistoric paintings going back 17,000 years.



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