I have just returned from a week in The Dordogne. What a beautiful, picturesque part of France it is. We were staying in the rolling hills around Eymet, about half an hour's drive from Bergerac. It was very rural and our farmhouse was absolutely charming. The weather was fantastic, clear blue sunny skies ending in an amazing electric storm last night. Thunder and Lightening crashed in the skies above us for six hours. It was a spectacular site. Much food was consumed, along with copious amounts of wine. I have to say, my friend J, is definitely the best person I know to go on a self-catering holiday with! What a cook!

I managed to take a few pictures, but it soon became apparent how rusty my landscape skills are becoming. I wonder if it's time for another Jonathan Chritchley workshop holiday?

Today's picture was taken at about 7.30am, from the lane outside the farmhouse. The mist was still hanging in the valleys and it was unbelievably peaceful.