Day 19 Fri 2.8.19
Left our and its over crowded wash block.
We were up and out early to catch the mountain rack-driven train to le Puy de Dome, an extinct volcano! We tried booking on line to save 10%, but it was such a palaver that in the end we just turned up early and caught the train up to the top.
15 Bucks each. Well, 14 for me, as I’m old now.
A spectacular 20 minute ride to the top. A glorious day so the scenery was superb. It was worth every penny.
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| Le Puy de Dome (1500 metres) |
It was possible to walk up, but it would have taken about 2 hours. The train was the clear winner!
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| "Life is like a mountain railway" |
At the top there was a temple to Mercury, which had been re-sited from somewhere else. Also a telecoms setup that took my attention (obviously).
And there were scores of people queueing up to do paragliding, from the top. It was great up there. One guy didn't make it at the first attempt. Check the video out below!
He was taking someone on a tandem jump, 80 Euros a go, but the failed the first time.
I could almost hear my dear old friend Derek Sav say,
"If at first you don't succeed, .......
......then skydiving is not for you"!!
He was taking someone on a tandem jump, 80 Euros a go, but the failed the first time.
I could almost hear my dear old friend Derek Sav say,
"If at first you don't succeed, .......
......then skydiving is not for you"!!
We were up there for 3 hours.
Took our drive to Limoges.
Aixe sur Vienne to be precise and a municipal campsite there for 2 nights. Large spacious pitches, in the shade! And cheap.
Phew!
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