Retirement with 2020 and COVID vision

[S-S]

Stunning wildcamp by a lake at Seilhac. 32 degrees and a swim in the cool water.

 

[jeffmossy]

Looking good you two, glad you are enjoying yourselves

 

[SimonM]

Don’t get road roller girls like this in the UK.

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Am I right in thinking that they not only roll, but the wheels vibrate madly - does she pay to drive it?

 

[jagmanx]

Lots of batteries needed ?

 

[S-S]

Visited our first Chateau at Beynac today. Been renovating it for 60 years. We like stone walls and carpet on the floor, they like stone floors and carpets on the walls it seems. What a view.

 

[S-S]

First campsite (municipal cheapskate) for a couple of days to do a bit of laundry, swim and gaze at sunsets. Up the hill to see Domme tomorrow if it’s cooler than the predicted 34 degrees.

 

[jeffmossy]

Looks fantastic , thanks for sharing the pictures

 

[HurricaneSmith]

Ahhhh, Domme. I remember that walled town very well.

The signs to the aire seemed to take a convoluted route that felt miles out of our way. In fact when we finally arrived, we ended up a very short walk into town. Brilliant.

I hope you have better weather than us, as it was torrential rain when we visited, and the steps down to the Caves were closed being unsafe.

I look forward to your photos of the place, and many thanks for posting your journey.

 

[S-S]

Ahhhh, Domme. I remember that walled town very well.

The signs to the aire seemed to take a convoluted route that felt miles out of our way. In fact when we finally arrived, we ended up a very short walk into town. Brilliant.

I hope you have better weather than us, as it was torrential rain when we visited, and the steps down to the Caves were closed being unsafe.

I look forward to your photos of the place, and many thanks for posting your journey.

Stayed at the campsite in Cénac below Domme. €13 per night seemed fair compared to the aire 100 yds away charging €11.50.
Very hot 34 degree walk up into Domme. Nice 360 views of the Dordogne valley and river from up there. Great swim in the river afterwards. Caves closed for usual 2 hour lunch so didn’t wait. Off to Cahors tomorrow we think.

 

[S-S]

Arrived in Cahors for a wildcamp by the river, cloudy but still 30 degrees. It’s got a stunning bridge and an unusual clock that runs on chrome marbles. Had a yummy chicken curry in the slow cooker which did its magic whilst we wandered about the town. Off to the market tomorrow morning and check out the old town lots of secret gardens to discover.

 

[S-S]

A ride around the town on the train and then into the local street market to fill up with fruit and veg. Only 26 degrees today, phew. We are moving east along the Lot valley today as the forecast for tomorrow is 40 degrees and we will need to swim.

 

[S-S]

We think we may have found the wildcamp of the trip so far, above Saint Géry.

This is where we are having sunset drinks. Down to river tomorrow to quench the heat.


Made it.

 

[S-S]

Still travelling East along the river Lot we found Saint Cirq Lapopie so pulled onto the aire down by the river had swim to cool off (41 degrees) and walked up to see the village as the sun went down.
Hot again tomorrow so we’ll probably stay by the river to canoe and swim then move on later in the day.
Just met a retired Scottish couple who have lived in a property in Spain for 15yrs. They are touring France in their 8m Twin wheel motorhome to escape the Spanish heat . Seems they won’t be doing that until Sunday when it drops to 26..

 

[jeffmossy]

Thanks for the pictures and updates Steve , looks like you are enjoying yourselves

 

[S-S]

There’s a phrase which goes.. when in Rome ... I’m not sure about this example. So we enjoyed a swim instead.

Guess this look won’t catch on .

 

[S-S]

Thanks for the pictures and updates Steve , looks like you are enjoying yourselves

Learning to slow down and not move on unless we’re bored Jeff. Portugal will still be there in a month or a year. A new way of life for us, we’re cherishing the moments. Sorry to miss so many meets with you though.

 

[jeffmossy]

Learning to slow down and not move on unless we’re bored Jeff. Portugal will still be there in a month or a year. A new way of life for us, we’re cherishing the moments. Sorry to miss so many meets with you though.

Lets hope a vaccine is found soon and the world can get back to normal and we can resume our life on the road

 

[S-S]

Called in at Mende en route. Shirl bought a potted plant. Might be a problem there.


Then onto Florac in the Gorges de Tarn area.


Just us and 6 French on the free Aire. Village report to follow.

 

[jeffmossy]

Steve , I think that plant reminded Shirl of how your hair used to be

 

[S-S]

Steve , I think that plant reminded Shirl of how your hair used to be

Never had green hair Jeff