Day 6: Hiking & Caving

Lucky we found dinner, a person could starve on a Sunday evening in the French countryside. There is almost nothing open. We were hungry too, after climbing le Roche de la Solutre and exploring two caves on a guided tour.  The view from the top of the mountain was beautiful. The path was well used and has been since the Roman times.

The Grottes d'Aze were also beautiful.  The caves were cold at 12 degrees.  We saw lots of cool rock formations and stalactites and stalagmites.  It was very beautiful, and Sam was enthralled by it all.  The second cave had been used by prehistoric people and animals.

Unfortunately we weren't able to wish Andrew happy birthday since we have no Internet access.  Living like truly on vacation. No Steven understands the depths of his Internet addiction. 

Today was another long day. Isabel found the hike hard while jonah was tired and cranky in the caves. We found a road side dinner and got a few crepes then continued into Macon and found pizza and hot chicken subs. Very tasty and we were all happy to sit and eat.

An evening swim to revive the kids spirits and day six is done. What did we learn?

1. We need internet to survive. 

2. Don't try to shop on a Sunday afternoon in the French country side.

3. Stalagmites extend up and stalactites extend down.

4. You need to be "special" to share your house with travellers. 

5. It feels very gratifying to see a mountain from the bottom and to climb to the top.

6. Always have an extra bottle of wine, so that you do not run dry on Sunday!

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Andrew, happy birthday. Sorry we could not find Internet access on August 11th, but we were thinking of you.