Monts Dolmes - next time we see this view it will be white
Although there had been a little snow on some of the highest peaks earlier in the week, it is still out of season, so the resort was pretty much closed, bar the odd walker or two. But the serenity and quiet was breathtaking. And trying to catch the lizards basking in the sun was a pointless, but entertaining way to spend a few minutes.
Chateau Montsegur - Woah!! wouldn't have fancied being on that building job
Just down the road from the resort is the cathar castle of Montségur. Quick snapshot here just to illustrate the story, but it does not do justice to just how astonishing it is to see the castle (like many of the others in the region) perched on the most inhospitable, and unlikely, precipices.
Not that you can see it, but behind us stretches the Aude valley all the way across to the Montagne Noire
Enjoyed reading all your posts - you've been busy seeing as it's only been up and running today. Great to catch up on what's been happening, including the festival of apples and the trying start to the venture! Thanks for the good wishes for the week ahead - we know you don't really mean it. Look forward to talking to you about your new life - even if that means we have to fly out there to see you...that will be some hardship! Lots of love from us all - Neil, Kate and tribe xxx
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