Barcelona Cathedral
There is a claim that this cathedral dates to the fourth century, but I think that’s kind of playing with numbers. The current structure was… Read More »Barcelona Cathedral
OK, OK, OK
We decided that we couldn’t leave town without taking another look at this amazing place. 125 years or so since construction began, it’s still going… Read More »OK, OK, OK
Where Ya Going?
Thanks to road construction, police blockades, and loss of GPS signal, it took forever to escape Andorra. It was worth it to return to lovely… Read More »Where Ya Going?
On the Road to Andorra
Andorra is a tiny country of about 80,000 souls tucked into the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. It has a reputation as a place… Read More »On the Road to Andorra
Not Collioure
There’s a joke about places that are quiet in the evenings and on weekends, it goes: “I went to xxx once, but it was closed.”… Read More »Not Collioure
Perpignan
This is La Mas Bresson, a former stable that will be our home for the next three days. As you can see, it’s been improved.… Read More »Perpignan
Carcassone
I know, I know, I know. Another day, another damned walled medieval city. But look, the Medieval period went on for a long time, plenty… Read More »Carcassone
Toulouse II
We booked one of those around-the-city bus tours for this morning. I thought I’d be taking a ton of photos, but took none. Although we… Read More »Toulouse II
Toulouse I
We arrived at our AirBnB apartment in Toulouse after a nerve-wracking two hour drive from Rocamadour. Why nerve-wracking? Not because of the French drivers, they… Read More »Toulouse I
Rocamadour
I wouldn’t blame you if you’re getting a little tired of medieval towns hung on cliffs. I think Rocamadour will be the last – at… Read More »Rocamadour
Beynac-et-Cazenac
Eleanor of Aquitaine was really something! First she marries a French king, later an English one. But she was much more than arm candy. Eleanor… Read More »Beynac-et-Cazenac
Sarlat-la-Canéda
The hub of this part of the Dordogne region is the town of Sarlat-la-Canéda. I’ll call it Sarlat from now on. As everyone’s favorite American… Read More »Sarlat-la-Canéda
La Roque-Gageac
The big draws in this part of the Dordogne are the prehistoric cave drawings and outdoor activities. I’ll show you our little village which stretches… Read More »La Roque-Gageac
Saint-Émilion
We’re in the Dordogne region now, which is to say the area along the Dordogne river. It’s famous for a number of things including great… Read More »Saint-Émilion
Rions and Cadillac
Let’s get one thing straight at the outset: it’s cahd-e-lach not cad-a-lack. OK? OK! Done. Today we set forth with something of a jet lag… Read More »Rions and Cadillac