South of France part II

Ready for Part 2 of this mini tour of Provence? Got your comfortable shoes on? You'll need them today as we'll be covering a fair amount of ground! First let's enjoy a stroll in the early morning sunshine. We're going to head out past the olive groves at the end of the road to admire the poppies and other wild flowers growing alongside the country road.

Now it's time to hop in the car to drive to Lac St Croix and the spectacular Gorges du Verdon.

Yes, the water really is that amazing colour! It's melt water from the mountains.

A little further on we reach the picturesque medieval town of Moustiere Ste Marie. The setting is dramatic - the town is perched in front of 2 towering limestone cliffs. It's a quaint little place, very popular with tourists and home to several Faience pottery 'ateliers'.

A nice little shop here with Provencal fabrics. Pity we're travelling with budget airlines on this trip - 15 kilos baggage allowance = not much shopping :(

Looking across the valley from the town.

I think you can tell that I love the old shutters!

Moving on again to another very picturesque village. This is Tourtour - full of quaint, flower filled narrow streets ..

Charming cafes and restaurants...

and little art galleries.

This is a view from one. I love this pair of birds perched on the windowsill.

Two elegant sculptures and an amazing view!


Dog Tired

Time to pack up the suitcases, leave Provence behind and head for the airport again. Our next destination is Spain! See you there!