Cathar's Castles

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David & Valerie Dobson
Fri 11 Sep 2009 11:57

 

 

Fields of sunflowers abound, oil for food and alternative source of fuel makes the countryside so attractive

 

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In the rolling countryside at the foothills of the Pyrenees are fields of sunflowers, and wine vineyards.

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All given various denominations.  Blanquette de Limoux is a traditionally fermented sparkling wine as good as champagne

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The Canal du Midi winds its way along the foothills of the Pyrenees too

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The Canal was not made deep enough for commercial navigational purposes, but serves as a great way to spend a Holiday, renting these canal motor boats.

 

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Lagrasse

 

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A BMW with Sidecar is quite a rarity!  Valerie’s not tempted to travel that way however, it looks rather low down and vulnerable!

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Valerie Enjoying the view in the shade of the monastery

DSC03824 D at Forca Real.jpgNo- David didn’t ride the bicycle up the mountain either!