What a busy day we've had. After an early morning bus trip to Quillan we collected our 'borrowed' car and set off... on the wrong side of the road. I'd forgotten how tricky this bit was though you soon get the hang of changing gears with your right hand and trying not swerve to the left too much. After an important stock-up at Carrefour (supermarket) we rested and made plans. First stop was Rouvenac, a sleepy little town just to the west of us. It really is very cute and has a lovely restaurant we'll certainly be returning to.
A further trek west through the hills on windy, narrow roads and we spotted the ruins of Puivert Castle. Andy took this opportunity for a photo and the best view from an outdoor urinal. Puivert was also asleep. It is so remote and tiny that the post office and local services only open in the morning. The tiny grocery store re-opened at 4pm, luckily for passing, hungry tourists.
We have our little ol' peugeot 205 for a week so expect regular updates and daring stories of driving escapades, especially as it's Andy's turn to drive tomorrow.
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| Rouvenac |
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| Chateau Puivert |
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| Puivert in the shadows of the Chateau |
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| Toilets on a bridge? |
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| Valley views |
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