We say goodbye to the Hotel Des Selves, what a lovely place to stay...
Ahhh...climbing anyone? Best part is that the climbing happens in the cool of the morning, and the cruising when we finish lunch. Got to get that daily 3,000 feet :)
One highlight of today's ride was the marvelous chat with a group of French bicycle tourers - 18 of them, all longtime friends, many fluent in multiple languages and all with tremendous senses of humor. They hire RV's to accompany them and pick a route each year. How fortunate we (sitting) were able to enjoy their company!
Scenes from the route - we are constantly pointing out lovely architectural features in each village.
This glorious view is La Roque St. Christopher - it is a popular tourist stop to see caves that were inhabited by Troglodytes thousands of years ago.
The rock formations on our route are awe-inspiring.
Our guides took us to Abri de Cap Blanc, where we were able to view some amazing high and low-relief carvings discovered in that area in 1909. Let's just say that the excavation and archeological techniques were rather cringe-worthy, but at least these examples have survived for us to admire today. Google it if you are curious.
Once we arrived at Les Eyzies (known as the Capital of Prehistory in France) we had a lovely chance to relax, walk about and for Peter, to sketch.
Looking at the terrain surrounding the town of Les Eyzies.
We are all enjoying time by the pool and getting caught up on rest. Tomorrow will be another bright, sunny adventure day!
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