Ladee's Travels

"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

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I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Perigueux, Dordogne - Le Café de la Place

Lunch in a pretty side street cafe. Found this treat in the bread basket. Then had celery and lentil soup followed by a fresh and fruity salad.

Lisle, Dordogne - Dessert Sample

This is a nice sample of the desserts that were available at the restaurant tonight. Mine was the crème brûlée and it was rich and creamy with the crusty topping. The dark one is chocolate with oozing chocolate in the middle somewhat like the "volcano" desserts that we have in the US. The pink one is a macaron that had raspberry filling.

Villars, France - Cafe Allongé at Grotte de Villars

I opted out of cave exploration and enjoyed a coffee waiting for the rest of the group to resurface.

The Grotte de Villars is a cave with 13km of explored ground and prehistoric paintings, discovered in 1958. More information can be found at http://grotte-villars.com/gb/

Villars, Dordogne - Abbaye de Boschaud

Beautiful ruins of the abbey. Religion wars ended its existence.

Ladee

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"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

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I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Saint Jean, France - Lunch

Omelette with Clafoutis (pear) for dessert.

Ladee

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"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

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I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Chateau de Marouatte, Grand-Brassac, Dordogne - Moroccan Dinner

Lentil and chick pea soup. Marakesh.

Tergine. Sausage. Pulled pork. Aubergine tergine.

Orange cardamom cake with Greek yogurt.

Ladee

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"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

Fun stuff here:

I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Bourdeilles, France - Church Interior

Ladee

Travel info and photographs:

"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

Fun stuff here:

I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Chateau de Marouatte, Grand-Brassac, Dordogne - Sunday Dinner

Appetizer-salmon cake with caviar, cucumber tomatoes lettuce salad with mini pancakes.

Main course-Duck Sheppard's Pie, Brussel sprouts, red cabbage in orange juice and foie gras stuffed mushroom.

Dessert-rhubarb Apple crumble with ice cream

Amazing tastes.

Ladee

Travel info and photographs:

"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

Fun stuff here:

I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Brantôme, France - Town in Caves

Started with a sunrise photo shoot.

Drive to the early town started in the caves.

And lunch by the river. Of course

Ladee

Travel info and photographs:

"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

Fun stuff here:

I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Chateau de Marouatte, Grand-Brassac, Dordogne - Morning Session

We were up early for sunrise light on the castle, fresh coffee and breakfast.

Ladee

Travel info and photographs:

"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

Fun stuff here:

I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Chateau de Marouatte, Grand-Brassac, Dordogne- Dinner #1

Pumpkin Soup, chicken in mushroom sauce with pilaf and green beans, ice cream and fresh fruit to end it. Plus a view of the dining hall.

Ladee

Travel info and photographs:

"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

Fun stuff here:

https://www.bethruggiero.com/French-Countryside-and-Medieval-Towns-Itinerary

I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry

Chateau de Marouatte, Grand-Brassac, Dordogne - My Home for the Week

OMG

Ladee

Travel info and photographs:

"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."

Fun stuff here: