Odds n Ends

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I forgot to say that Pêche means hill, as does Merle, which could be from the language of the Guals.

Remember François? We met him waiting for the train to Le Puy the first time we went to Le Puy. (We are heading there again today.) I didn’t mention that he travels with a small watercolor palette. Here are his gifts to us.

He imagined us on the Via Podiensis.

Toilet paper squares are rectangular.

If you want to add milk to your espresso, that’s an extra 30 centimes.

Between Pêche Merle and Rocamador, we stopped for lunch in Lauzes. Lauze is how the stone and timber roofs are named. I don’t think too many English speakers stop in here to the one bistro in town. Too bad. It was delicious! Here’s the menu.

I chose the crudités for the entrée and the Blanc du Poulet Farci for the plat. Chicken breast was never so delicious, in an unctuous cream sauce. Rosé wine. Chocolate pudding for dessert. And coffee! Can you imagine all that for $16.00? Blessings galore!
A dream come true: sitting under umbrellas, eating fine French food, far from the maddening crowd. And friendly? Oh, yes.

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  1. Laurie Carleton's avatar Laurie Carleton September 13, 2023 / 10:10 am

    Gutta love an artist! Great pics. The time of your life. Enjoy.

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