Post by holger on Sept 30, 2007 8:41:11 GMT -5
;D
Much as I enjoyed the Loire, the Dordogne and the Prehistoric Caves have long been places I wanted to see for myself. I have read about and taught about the Upper Paleolithic. As you will see, fulfilled my dream and actually exceeded my expectations as the Dordogne is fabulous in so many ways, not least in terms of food.
Left around 10:30 after a very large breakfast at hotel--a real bargain at 10 Euros--fresh juice, yogurt and honey, boiled eggs, fresh fruit, croissants, cheeses and tea.
Stopped for gas and toilets but not lunch so had to nibble on chocolates from Bigot. As we drove, the country side became hillier and very different from the Loire. Spectaculor cliffs and even the house materials and styles were different from Loire or Rhone where we had been last year.
Arrived at Sarlat and hotel around 3:30. Staed at Clos lle Boetie. Very posh and incredible beds and bedding. Strange room arrangement. On one side is separate very large room with toilet but no sink. So washing hands required walking to opposite end of room to another separate area with sinks and shower.
Walked from where hotel was located to medieval part of Sarlat. One large fairly flat main street and one large main square and then--up, up, up--stairs and or narrow, twisty winding streets into blocks with tall and narrow houses. It is easy to get lost and find oneself walking in circles. But these are all places where people live and I assume build their furniture while doing so, as I cannot imagine moving beds, pianos, etc. or anything up the streets or into the houses. But wonderful to just gawk.
Later that night went up to Restaurant Rossignal where we had delightful dinner. Basically, a "mom and pop" restaurant as Pop was Chef and Mom took care of the rest. Small and full--mostly French. Restaurant is some distance from main square where it seemed more tourists ate as that is where the activity was.
Dinner-- I had glass of champagne, white wine, foie gras pate served with melon slices,, excellent duck confit with sides of fresh veggies, meringue with ice cream and warm chocolate sauce. Meringues were home made and we bought some, in case I got hungry during the night.
Husband had rilletes of duck t start, same main plate, no dessert, white wine and pernod to start. We agreed the duck confit was one of the best we've had. Crisp outside skin and tender moist meat.
Walked back down hill- Tomorrow--off to Font de Gaume!!!!!!!
Much as I enjoyed the Loire, the Dordogne and the Prehistoric Caves have long been places I wanted to see for myself. I have read about and taught about the Upper Paleolithic. As you will see, fulfilled my dream and actually exceeded my expectations as the Dordogne is fabulous in so many ways, not least in terms of food.
Left around 10:30 after a very large breakfast at hotel--a real bargain at 10 Euros--fresh juice, yogurt and honey, boiled eggs, fresh fruit, croissants, cheeses and tea.
Stopped for gas and toilets but not lunch so had to nibble on chocolates from Bigot. As we drove, the country side became hillier and very different from the Loire. Spectaculor cliffs and even the house materials and styles were different from Loire or Rhone where we had been last year.
Arrived at Sarlat and hotel around 3:30. Staed at Clos lle Boetie. Very posh and incredible beds and bedding. Strange room arrangement. On one side is separate very large room with toilet but no sink. So washing hands required walking to opposite end of room to another separate area with sinks and shower.
Walked from where hotel was located to medieval part of Sarlat. One large fairly flat main street and one large main square and then--up, up, up--stairs and or narrow, twisty winding streets into blocks with tall and narrow houses. It is easy to get lost and find oneself walking in circles. But these are all places where people live and I assume build their furniture while doing so, as I cannot imagine moving beds, pianos, etc. or anything up the streets or into the houses. But wonderful to just gawk.
Later that night went up to Restaurant Rossignal where we had delightful dinner. Basically, a "mom and pop" restaurant as Pop was Chef and Mom took care of the rest. Small and full--mostly French. Restaurant is some distance from main square where it seemed more tourists ate as that is where the activity was.
Dinner-- I had glass of champagne, white wine, foie gras pate served with melon slices,, excellent duck confit with sides of fresh veggies, meringue with ice cream and warm chocolate sauce. Meringues were home made and we bought some, in case I got hungry during the night.
Husband had rilletes of duck t start, same main plate, no dessert, white wine and pernod to start. We agreed the duck confit was one of the best we've had. Crisp outside skin and tender moist meat.
Walked back down hill- Tomorrow--off to Font de Gaume!!!!!!!
hahahha