The first part of today was spent preping for Peter and Margaret's arrival tomorrow. We didn't actually set out until late in the afternoon. We - thanks to Dawn - had made arrangements to visit the Mas owned by Vivian, of market fame. After passing a car that had buried itself in one of France's famous roadside ditches - it will never be the same - we were greeted by Vivian and her husband Didier. Didier, as it turns out is a Captain in the Gendarmes, thus explaining their relocation to Guadeloupe.
Located along the Ardeche gorge, they have some nice views, even of Mt. Ventoux when it presents itself.
Their mas which sleeps 10 is furnished with Bali artifacts. In fact, they brought two containers of stuff from Bali to accomplish their home decor.
We got the royal tour and had a nice visit with them. Her son will continue the market work, which is good news for tomato access. Mind you, she did promise to give us her recipe.
On their recommendation, when asked for a good place to have dinner this evening, they sent us off to the Plus Beaux Village of Aigueze. This village is perched on the edge of the Ardeche Gorge and on a hot day like today - we almost hit 40 - the river was the place to be.
The reason we were sent here however, was for the restaurant Le Bouchon. After our walkabout and nearly melting, we settled down for dinner - beef and foie gras for me and veal for Dawn. It was excellent and a nice place to visit and not far from Pont St. Esprit.
By the time we got back to Cairanne, we had one of those great late day views of the village. Unfortunately, due to heat and haze - translated as smog - Mt. Ventoux did not factor in to the setting. They are recommending reducing speed limits by 20 kph on the autoroute because of pollution.
For those not accustomed to this view, Chez Pigeon is visible on the right side below and to the right of the clock tower and nestled among some impressive cyprus trees.
Located along the Ardeche gorge, they have some nice views, even of Mt. Ventoux when it presents itself.
Their mas which sleeps 10 is furnished with Bali artifacts. In fact, they brought two containers of stuff from Bali to accomplish their home decor.
We got the royal tour and had a nice visit with them. Her son will continue the market work, which is good news for tomato access. Mind you, she did promise to give us her recipe.
On their recommendation, when asked for a good place to have dinner this evening, they sent us off to the Plus Beaux Village of Aigueze. This village is perched on the edge of the Ardeche Gorge and on a hot day like today - we almost hit 40 - the river was the place to be.
The reason we were sent here however, was for the restaurant Le Bouchon. After our walkabout and nearly melting, we settled down for dinner - beef and foie gras for me and veal for Dawn. It was excellent and a nice place to visit and not far from Pont St. Esprit.
By the time we got back to Cairanne, we had one of those great late day views of the village. Unfortunately, due to heat and haze - translated as smog - Mt. Ventoux did not factor in to the setting. They are recommending reducing speed limits by 20 kph on the autoroute because of pollution.
For those not accustomed to this view, Chez Pigeon is visible on the right side below and to the right of the clock tower and nestled among some impressive cyprus trees.
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