After a lazy breakfast we headed out to visit a few little towns. The drive to them was down steep winding roads and we were searching for the perfect field of lavender to photograph. Passing many lavender fields that were not perfect we decided that we had all week to make the perfect shot when round the next corner there it was. The purple colour was stunning.

The first town was very tiny and we found a cheese shop where we bought a goat’s cheese which was wrapped in Chestnut leaves. Then onto the charcuterie where there was an amazing display of sausages. Pate joined the cheese. Next stop was to Sault a hill town where lavender abounds and the scent is hanging in the air.

Driving through these towns is challenging as they are so narrow – no I don’t put my hand up to drive!! There were a number of occasions where the French just throw their hands up in despair as we negotiate the tight corners.
The afternoon was lazy with a siesta and swims. The evening meal was catered for – all we had to do was heat it up!
Monday started as a disappointment as the baker’s are not open! We had to deal with toast which is not quite as appealing as the good old baguette! Life is tough!
We headed out to the Lavender museum art Apt. It was really interesting. We saw exactly how the lavender  is seeded and then all the other processes to make the essential oils. Some of the old copper stills were works of art.
We then travelled to Gordes, a hill top village – very spectacular.  You could understand why it was built here as the people would have been able to see the marauders coming across the plans. There is so much stone/rock here and it’s used for all the buildings.

In the evening we had a game of boules which became very competitive but was a good laugh.
Today, Tuesday, thankfully we were able to get our baguettes and croissants. The smelly cheese is also going down a treat! We are off for a wine tasting at 11 plus picnic – will definitely need a siesta this afternoon!