Day 19 Condom and La Romieu

Cooler day today and overcast. More shops open today but surprised at how many are still shut.
Peter feeling a little better so we ventured up the road for a pastry and coffee. Then headed to Condom about 20mins away, just because we had to!! Again, very surprised at how many shops were not open. Outside the cathedral were statues of d'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers. The stained glass windows inside were beautiful. We walked around the town ducking under cover when the rain came looking for tourist shops to buy souvenirs. Lunch at Le Balcon called as it was pouring. Glass of Rosé, steak and chips with pepper sauce and clafoutis aux griotte (sour cherry) later, we found the Jardin des Roses which is in the grounds of the town hall. Sadly the roses were coming to an end but the colours of those in bloom were stunning.
On the way home we stopped at La Romieu, a small town with an impressive abbey and known for its cats. Whilst photographing the abbey, we saw a cat on the lawn just to prove the point! All this walking called for a panachet and coke for Peter and Chris.
Home to collate photos, 'do penguin', diary for Janet and put up our feet.
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