Trekking the Dordogne to Domme 9/21

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Gene requested walking be a feature of our trip and there is a trail next to the river that will take us to Domme. Domme sits atop a hill some 3 miles away from our base in La Roque.

Dordogne Rive just after sunrise. Perhaps you can see the early “tell”’of fall in the mist hanging over the river to the left.
Across the river through a small commune of Cenac then up, up, up to Domme!
Monument Historique. Porte du Bos. XIII siecle.

The gate to the city was a welcome site! On our way up the quiet neighborhood we encountered a woman cleaning her balcony who indicated through pantomime we’d be earning our drink at the top! She said “heavee” with a smile and a cup in her hand which we took to mean the walk would be hard or the drink should be large!! Her assessment wasn’t far off – we used the benches now and again on the way up (not needed coming down:)

The Dordogne Rive we followed, with LaRoque in the distance.
A rare snap with Gene in it – he refuses photos. You can see fall in the trees.
The householders must duck to enter!
Swans on the Dordogne are a little camera shy but picturesque.
Four or five balloons just outside our hotel as we walked for a drink a little way from the hotel. Gene made friends with the proprietors chien who could’ve played fetch for hours while a 4’ish year old Margot there was puzzled at the idiot adult who couldn’t speak intelligibly with her (namely me). She wanted to share her pomme du jus.

The meal was again stellar! And we were hungry after the hike! This is the region of foie gras – and I appreciated a starter of the dish poached in rouge wine before my maigre cuit a la plancha (a lovely piece of local fish) and another lovely confection of a dessert. Ouila!

So 8.49 miles and an upward climb of 558 feet that felt like more, but was rewarding for the views, the stillness of the walk at times by the river with the kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and tour bateau’s. A satisfying way to spend our day which earned us ……..

Another gorgeous meal, wonderful wine and a toast from Gene. “May this be the beginning of the never ending.”

Bon nuit.

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