Flowery view of the Dordogne valley from the top of Domme

Scootering along the Dordogne valley

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September 15th 2011
Another glorious bright blue-sky day accompanied by a red hot sun. Hot enough for me to put suntan lotion on my shoulders before we set off on the scooter. We decided to wander a little way along the Dordogne valley, though we have ‘done’ all this area before it is still such a beautiful area especially on a beautiful day. We headed for Vitrac and then across the bridge and up to lovely medie ... read more

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