Goodbye Dordogne Valley

IMG_1497 IMG_1498 IMG_1502 IMG_1496 IMG_1494Well, tonight is our last night in Sarlat.   This Valley has been occupied by mankind since prehistoric times and the cliffs were altered to become a fort and a town from the Middle Ages until the start of the Renaissance.  Amazing castles, fortresses and ancient (pre-human) occupation in this wonderful valley.  We truly felt that we  were walking in the footsteps of our ancestors.  What a wonderful week it has been.   We had an amazing guide on yesterdays tour.  Marian was borne here in the valley going to college she studies first Spanish (worked in Barcelona 3 years) and then ancient history.  Photos weren’t allowed inside the caves….and that is a shame for I can’t show them to you.  But WOW!  Humans were capable of this much thought and perspective 17 thousand years ago.  I am humbled….this makes me think I need to do more with my life.  If you have an interest look up Lascaux II online.  Photos of Lascaux Cave Paintings

David and I continue to enjoy camping and being on the road, lots of fun adventures yet to be had.  We are off to the North of France tomorrow…camping on the Atlantic the next few days.  Cooler weather is calling us, it’s been into the 90’s here and “That is hard on old people”!  We’ll talk another day….Happy Travels to everyone!

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