Morning fog made for a late start but with dinner tonight a shorter ride was appreciated. Since Tuesday is market day in Cenac the short Domme loop was in order. We figured we could add a little bit here and a little bit there to get the distance to 23 miles. A must for today was stopping at the ATM since our supply of Euros was almost depleted. Credit cards are accepted at most places but they normally have a 5 euro minimum so cash is needed for small purchases and coffee stops. The transaction fees and dismal exchange rate so a visit to the ATM is avoided. This year we wired our hosts more than the rental who handed us the difference in cash - no fees and optimal exchange rate offered by our bank. At $1.12 for a euro this is the best we have seen this year. Not sure if dollar is getting stronger or euro is getting weaker but glad to see the improvement.
Darlene and Shaun hosted dinner at their place in Daglan. We got to see the progress they have made in their renovation. Although they have come a long way there is still more work to be done. They are hoping to be finished in the spring of 2027 so they can start renting the main house as a gite. By adding a pool they are hoping that this will improve bookings during the warm weather months. If 2026 is any indication it is essential especially when temperatures exceed 100 degrees.
Their place is lovely in part because of Shaun's construction skills and Darlene's artistic flair.
With the wine flowing and lively conversation the party did not break up until past 11. We were glad Tony did the driving so we did not have to negotiate the dark, windy six miles back to Castelnaud. They even drove us up the hill so finding our way from the driveway to the door was our only challenge. Good thing tomorrow is an off day so we can sleep in and have a leisurely morning before venturing out for the day.
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