You know, there are some days where the riding is just so good. Today was one of those.
Down hills, river valleys, castles, great views, even some decent climbing.
After swinging down the hill from Sarlat, we turned east along some quieter roads beside the Dordogne River. Minor ups and downs, but they just added to the scenery and the views. There were great views of a number of chateaux, including Montfort. Whenever we stop to take pictures I'm sure our bike has as many pictures taken of it as well. Tandems are not all that common, especially ones with 20" wheels.
At Domme, we were talking to an Irish couple who were complaining that there was not enough river riding in the area. We've spent they last 5 or 6 days largely just riding the rivers. It's been great riding though at times a little hilly, especially if you have to change valleys.
The riding today took us along the "Route de la Noix". The route of the nut. Walnut trees everywhere. Actually, we would not have known what they were if it were not for stopping under one the other day for a rest.
Rocamadour is certainly a town to behold. Built on the cliff-face with the church literally half way up the cliff. There was not a lot of choice for dinner. The really noisy hotel restaurant, or a nice quiet crepe place, with a terrace overlooking the valley. You can guess which one we chose. Shorter day tomorrow, which is probably good as Elizabeth is pretty tired tonight.
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