Max and Paul's Excellent Adventure

We arrived in Cazaugitat (pron. ka-zō-zhee-tah) in the mid-afternoon and were greeted by Sue and Richard, an English couple who settled in France 12 years ago. We also met Spangle, Hector and the chooks. The house was built in the 1750s, and many of the old features are still functional. We were taken around the workings and quirks of a building of that age. I am always fascinated with old-world architecture and this place fulilled that wonder. It was built to last as the walls are made from solid stone blocks half a metre thick.   Our home for 6 weeks. Spangle.  Him gorgeous! Hector, the dominator. My (temporary) office. I just love the old timbers. Stunning! A view of the house from the dog walk path. Vines as far as the eye can see. And the most magnificent sunsets. Being so rural, there is very little traffic and the villages are not far away for supplies, but both of us are happy to have a quiet life for a week or two before venturing out. Sampling the local wares in...