After visiting Fort Liberia, it was time to enter the bowels of the earth - the Grotte de Grande Canelettes.
This cave system is incredible, but what's even more impressive is the sympathetic way they have opened it up to the public.
This cave system is incredible, but what's even more impressive is the sympathetic way they have opened it up to the public.
It's the closest I've ever been to actually BEING a spelunker (caver).
This is what you see when you go through the doors - a wonderland of soft lights and tunnels.
To give you an idea of size - that's Sue, framed in the doorway ahead.
This is what you see when you go through the doors - a wonderland of soft lights and tunnels.
To give you an idea of size - that's Sue, framed in the doorway ahead.
There's no other word for it.
They are SO well positioned, that it almost looks as though they belong there.
This 'stalactite chandelier' was just one of the exhibits.
Fine strands of rock, almost hair-like in their make up, have been blown and drawn over the eons to form this beautiful thing. One touch could snap it off.
Nature really is fantastic, isn't it?
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You can at least see the fine 'hairs' made of rock.
The long stalactites around it are called 'straw stalactite's (for obvious reasons).
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us back to Brenda's house for the 'last supper'.
As usual, we started with aperitifs (and a beer).
As usual, we started with aperitifs (and a beer).
Then, it was time form the star of the show - Rose de Pyrenees.
We cut it into small pieces, and flash cooked it on a hot plate
that Brenda put in the middle of the table.
Being a veggie, Brenda didn't take any of the meat - but Mannes ate with gusto!
Food of the Gods - I kid you not, the flavour and texture was amazing.
The main course was a lovely tuna bake with all the trimmings.
Then, it was time to say goodnight to Starry and Robi,
curled up on their own sofa for the night.
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Next day, Brenda & Mannes took us back to Carcassone and the plane home.
As usual, they had MADE the holiday, and we are, as always, eternally grateful to them.
Thanks, Brenda & Mannes xx
Being a veggie, Brenda didn't take any of the meat - but Mannes ate with gusto!
curled up on their own sofa for the night.
Next day, Brenda & Mannes took us back to Carcassone and the plane home.
As usual, they had MADE the holiday, and we are, as always, eternally grateful to them.
Thanks, Brenda & Mannes xx
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