The GPS went a little crazy today, so estimating 21km, we went a way off piste to find the gite and we’re then driven another 2.5km up the mountain to stay in “Paradise”, how lucky are we to spend time in one of those 500 year old stone houses built into the side of the mountain with all the mod cons, except Wi-Fi and washing machine, but a spectacular vegetable garden and orchard! The proprietor, Alain is full of interesting stories, having run a gite and walking tours for 39 years.
Oh yes the walk! A relatively easy climb out of Cassagna, strolling along an ancient path with stone walls and terraces. Chestnut groves, fig trees and even kiwis as we crossed the divide into the Medetereanen region.
Dinner was a salad with heirloom tomatoes, basil on top of a layer of aubergines. Followed by pork cooked in white wine with bean s
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