The village is about the same size as the one that we frequented in Petroio when we stayed in Italy. However, there is a significant difference in the number of restaurants here in Menerbes. Yesterday while we were waiting to check in we dined at the Bouchan restaurant where the views to the valley below were reminders of home. Grapevines, row upon row of them stretched out along the plains as did the occasional olive tree. The Hunter Valley shares many of the local features so it is not surprising that we are enjoying the countryside. From the apartment I can sit on the lounge and gaze at the other views on the side of the village. A bell tolled to tell me that it was time to prepare lunch. Book away for now. A quick search of the refrigerator rev
ealed the purchases made at the InterMarche. I'm preparing so it's my choice-pate, grapes, avocado, cherry tomatoes, a selection of cheeses and a meatloaf log-like slice, probably a terrine. Leftover wine from last night's dinner (a gift from our host.) Tre bon! Walk to the village beckons. Well worth the trek. Discovered some new / old architecture that we hadn't seen on previous walks. Doors, windows and lights seem to be so interesting. Who'd have thought that they could be so inspiring for the amateur photographer?
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