We are, again, in the land of good food, fine wine and excellent diction. Getting out of Barcelona was surprisingly easy and the drive to Carcasonne was quite pretty. Our hotel here is very close to the walled city and we have walked over a couple of times already. And there is a pool! It is quite hot, by our standards (30C) and a refreshing dip was just the ticket at the end of our journey. We have sighted wildlife - tiny osselated lizards that like to sunbathe on the warm stones around the pool. They are about 4 inches long and move in a scurry/glide fashion. Something between a snake and a`spider. They bite, we are informed - usually harmless, but painful
The BBC news has mentioned that there is another ash cloud over Iceland. There is no point in worrying yet, but let's all hope that it does not interrupt flights at the end of the week.
Tomorrow, we will have a swim and head for Sarlat. Tonight, I am going to bone up on the Cathars, who populated this area in the 12th and 13th centuries.
I was thinking about our travelers when I heard about the volcanic eruption in Iceland. You're right, don't worry, nothing you can do but enjoy the days remaining in France.
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What is it about you two that attracts volcano eruptions when you fly? But at least the world didn't end, and if you have to stay on in France...well couldn't be better. Enjoy the heat while you have it, as it isn't here yet. Glimpses of warmth when the sun comes out, but very cool otherwise. I've seen Carcasonne but didn't get inside....you'll have to take all the photos and show us when we meet. Ciao!
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