The drive from Orange to Vaison-La-Romaine is only 30 km, a steady drive through vineyards with a cave and tasting room every 100 yards it seems. Mont Ventoux loomed in the distance for the whole drive and here in Vaison as well. (see photo)

Arrived so early, we had lot of time to kill before our room at Les Tilleuls d' Elisee was ready. VERY hot (35 C which is about 96 F I think) Wandered the shady streets and saw the Roman bridge, the only one to survive the massive/historic flood on 9/22/92. Dunked our hands, feet and faces in the cold fountain in the Place Monfort as did most of the numerous bike riders going through town. (Talked to a few Aussie riders who were about my age. Asked if they were riding the Ventoux. They said they were "only" doing the Dentilles de Montmirail. (just 1500m high.)

There was a young couple playing what sounded like Brazilian music in the square. He was an excellent guitarist and her vocals were quite good.

Our B&B is an old farmhouse in an olive grove. The owner also does wine tasting and has very good yet inexpensive wines to sell waiting for us to enjoy. Had a nice cold rose this afternoon for only 6.50 euros a bottle!!

While Tina recovered from heat exhaustion, I went to the town pool, just 5 minutes away. It's a very nice pool. They close next weekend, so we got here just in time!! I passed a bunch of old-timers playing boule in the shade of the plane trees on my way there.

Dinner at Auberge La Bartavelle. Had an excellent 23 euro menu.

Walked - 3.2 miles

Drove- 36 km