Lascaux II

This post is out of cronological sequence but I just wanted you to know that our life is not being totally dominated by cats and dogs.

As Guy had been moving barrow loads of gravel for three days solid we thought that he needed a day off. So we decided to go to the world famous caves at Lascaux. We didn't realise that it was so close  - just over an hours drive from us. For many years before we moved here I had imagined visiting the caves whilst on holiday in the middle of summer. Well, when we went it was snowing, however I was amazed at how many other "balmy" people were there.

We knew that the original caves had been closed in the 1960s because the 2 million visitors a year they were receiving at that time were causing fungi and algae to grow on the wall paintings which together with calcification was destroying them at a phenominal rate. So they have made an exact replica, albeit much condensed. Apparently it took 11 years to construct.  No wonder it is a World Heritage site as the paintings were far better than any we have previously seen and fortunately our guide displayed real enthusiasm even though  he must have told the story hundreds of times before. On the whole we were a little disappointed as the display was quite small but nevertheless worth a visit.

It would seem that one or two of you are concerned that the "girls" are a bit put out by Yoda's arrival. I think the following photos will reassure that they still rule the roost!!