This opening has been cut into the rock face. As I took this whilst on the ride today we need to go back and check it out. History of les Baux de Provence The geographical location of the Baux Plateau on the top of a hill has always given the local people the dual advantage of being able to observe the surrounding countryside and to protect themselves. This no doubt explains why the site was occupied from so early in prehistoric times and has continued to be so...

Yesterday I drove to Le Baux trying to find the local Golf Course. It seems to have closed down. In doing so I drove over a short cut, thinking it would be a good training ride. 6K up. When I crossed the top I saw what to the naked eye appears a spectacular backdrop. I hope the photo does it justice.

View from my window in Paris! Carol.

Carol staying in Paris with Christine Dunn and her friend Kay. Arrondissement 2 right near Le Louvre and walk to shops. Starting at Hermes today then Galleries LaFayette. Then who knows? It is sale time! Dinner at a local cafe last night for traditional food was lovely. The Parisians don't understand how to make a cuppa though. We had 3 attempts and finally got close enough. Noisy compared to the serenity of St Remy. Forgot about the traffic! Lucky to have surviv...

About to go for a leisurely swim. 10.30am and 25 degrees.