Around the World in 180 days - Part 4 

Tripoto
17th Jul 2018
Photo of Around the World in 180 days - Part 4  1/1 by Annie Benzie
A week in the South of France...we fly to Montpellier. Our friends collect us and we drive to our villa near the village of Notre Dame de Londres.
Day 90

It is great to watch France win the world cup in the company of French people! We share the festive atmosphere at the local restaurant.

Photo of Notre-Dame-de-Londres, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Notre-Dame-de-Londres, France by Annie Benzie

Next morning we head to Montpellier and explore the old city.

Photo of Notre-Dame-de-Londres, France by Annie Benzie
Day 91
Photo of Montpellier, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Montpellier, France by Annie Benzie

We have an excursion to the nearby gorges and have lunch in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert. I purchase local olives, peach juice and wine.

Photo of Montpellier, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Montpellier, France by Annie Benzie
Day 92
Photo of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France by Annie Benzie

Next day we celebrate Maria's birthday with friends.

Photo of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France by Annie Benzie
Day 93
Photo of Notre-Dame-de-Londres, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Notre-Dame-de-Londres, France by Annie Benzie

Our next excursion is to Sete, we have a seafood lunch and go to the beach.

Photo of Notre-Dame-de-Londres, France by Annie Benzie
Day 94
Photo of Sète, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Sète, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Sète, France by Annie Benzie

Our last morning we get up early to beat the heat and climb Pic San Loup, the dramatic mountain that dominates the landscape of the area.

Photo of Sète, France by Annie Benzie
Day 95
Photo of Le Pic Saint Loup, Route Montpellier, Les Matelles, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Le Pic Saint Loup, Route Montpellier, Les Matelles, France by Annie Benzie
Photo of Le Pic Saint Loup, Route Montpellier, Les Matelles, France by Annie Benzie