Today was our girls-only ride from Lalinde to Les Eyzies. We set out early as we knew we had a sizeable hill in store before lunch. And we did. But, we made it intact, and the boys didn’t even catch up with us!
The scenery has slowly shifted from vineyards to farmland, although much of it is nestled into wooded areas. Two crops that we’ve seen most often since the grapes have lightened up are corn and sunflowers, and even some kiwi.
After our hot, hilly morning the afternoon wasn’t bad with the one exception of a long, flat stretch with no shade cover from the 93 degree heat. We actually picked up the pace to get it over with more quickly. But during that stretch, and at all other more challenging points in the day, I kept my mind focused on one thing — the pool waiting for us at the end of the ride. Once we made it, it was glorious, even more so because we had earned it.
Dinner was a more casual affair tonight, and I had my mind set on a salad after some of the heavier meals of the past few days. Scanning the menu, I laughed out loud when I saw the salad Perigord – greens topped with nearly every regional duck product available: foie gras, pate, gizzards, smoked duck breast, and walnuts (also common locally).
Had to get it. It paired nicely with a bottle of rose.
For those of you who are wondering, I can’t post pics as I go due to limited technology. This is also why I haven’t been approving comments (it’s nothing personal).