A journey out of our village

Mary Grace woke up before 9AM today. Note: This resulted in not only 1, but 2 afternoon naps. :)

We woke up early to take our first big adventure outside of our little village. We drove to Cahors which is about 30 minutes away. They had a French market today. It was a combination of flowers, herbs, fruits and veggies, fresh cooked meals, pastries, and assorted treasures (ceramics, baskets, bangles, etc.). After purchasing various goodies, we took a break for another chocolate croissant and some coffee/hot (white) chocolate. The croissant was cheaper at the market, but not as tasty as yesterday's. Don't worry...I'll continue to sample. :)

Then, we walked down to see the famous Cahors medieval bridge. It was remarkable to imagine how that bridge was built so long ago and still seem as sturdy today as it was hundreds of years ago. To savor the afternoon, we had lunch with a view of the bridge. Then, we began our attempt at French wine country.

You know how people say the French people are not so warm? That may be true, but there are also some wonderful French people. After one failed attempt at touring a winery where the sign indicated it was open, we found ourselves at Chateau Eugene. It was like night and day. The folks at Chateau Eugene were friendly and did a great job with their English (better than our French). We got to hear about the five generations of the Eugene family and taste some of their yummy wine. Calling all blog readers: we purchased a beautiful bottle of ratafia liqueur (the local pre-dinner drink) that we are willing to share this summer with anyone willing to visit us in Texas. It was a beautiful afternoon.

And, a beautiful sunset from our 2nd floor window. :)