Carcassonne
I added a few extra pictures I had forgotten to add in previous posts.
Another big day of travel was before us. We left after breakfast and headed to Toulouse. The city of pink and blue, so they say. We actually ended up skipping the city because no one was hungry and parking a big 9 passenger van is no easy feat in a tiny underground parking garage.
We continued to Carcassonne. Harry Potter and the game Carcassonne rank high in the Blanton household so Carcassonne was the perfect place to see and enjoy. Even though this was our second time, we still enjoyed visiting. I would add that the first time was still the best and most magical.
Inside the abbey huge stained glass circles and bells were on display for all. Outside the abbey we settled in for some drinks before exploring the ramparts.
The ramparts are magical in their own way, full of adventure and architectural designs around every corner. The views were clear with a backdrop of the Pyrenees mountains or olive groves and vineyards.
Jan and Ike make the famous Cassoulet dish back home. They wanted to try the real deal. The cassoulet was perfect, so the cassoulet eaters agreed. I do not enjoy this dish and opted for another. Crème brûlée sealed the meal for most as well.
Finally we said goodbye to Carcassonne and drove home to Saint Drézéry.
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