So much for planning

We set out yesterday in search of long views of the Pyrenees, but when we got to the turning above Talairan, it was just too hazy. So, instead of turning right for the mountains, we turned left for the seaside, and had an unexpected alfresco moules-frites at La Franqui. And a walk along the beach, and a visit to the école de char à voile to watch people sand-yachting and kite-boarding. Great fun, but definitely for the younger and suppler among us.

Another fine evening, so a nice stroll round the village and environs, admiring people's gardens, and then dinner on the roof terrace. I tell ya, life is hard.

This morning's plot was to look for a track to the watchtower on top of the Montagne d'Alaric, and get the 4x4 off-road for the first time. Well, we found the end of the track in Comignes, complete with its 'interdit aux trials et 4x4' sign. Bugger. We'll just have to lose some weight and walk it. But - sour grapes - it was too hazy for the views to have been anything much.