Chilli Peppers, Ducks, Cherries and Chocolates…..the Basque Country at its finest!

Espelette:Itxassou:Ossés:St.Jean-Pied-de-Port : France July 2018   It’s still pretty grey when we leave St Pée-sur- Nivelle but we decide a little tour of the Basque French villages are in order.  First stop Espelette. This is the place where the red chilli peppers are grown. They even have a D.O.C registered for the area. Once the…

The Journey from Martel to the Sea at Guéthary, exploring Basque Country..

Martell:Guéthary;St Pée-sur-Nirvelle : France July 2018 We decided in the morning it was time to move on and explore another region. I mean these pretty villages in Corrèze are beautiful but we need new pastures. We decide to head to the coast and the Aquitaine region.  Of course no highway for us we take the…

The Tour de France in Saint-Lary-Soulan as well Good Food and Goats

Saint-Lary-Soulan : France : July 2018 Driving into France we are greeted with goats...yes tons of goats just ambling on the road. Everyone has to brake and wait for them to walk across the road. Welcome to France!  It’s a quiet but windy road down the other side of the tunnel and we make our…