Gasoline vs diesel....which is better?....

Saturday was going to be a good day. We got up early so we could get a head start on our trip deep into the Alps and possibly even make it to the Italian border. Once our gear was loaded into the car it was off to Apt where I topped off the fuel tank and then we pointed the car eastward for our mountain excursion.

About 40 minutes into the drive we made what was going to be a quick stop in the little town of Mane and then push forward towards our Italian invasion. Upon returning to the car I put the key into the ignition and the engine turned over easily but would not start. After several attempts at lift-off my mechanical know-how told me the engine was flooded.  No problem, we would just walk around town for 30 minutes, come back and all would be well. 

After our walk it was time for another try to fire up the Peugeot which sadly had the same results as before. Frustration was starting to set in when all of a sudden a thought hit me which I voiced out loud. "What type of fuel did I put in this car in Apt?" Immediately after this question I gave myself a very disappointing answer. "You just filled this diesel car with gasoline!!!" I should have known better but to my limited defense the gasoline handles here in France are green....in the U.S. the diesel pumps are green....I think. So, to answer the title to my post....gasoline is better for cars that run on gasoline and diesel is better for cars that run on diesel. This has been your fueling tip for the day. 

After trying to contact a couple of "24 hour" service stations that did not answer, we knew it would be at least until Monday before we could get the car worked on. Luckily one of Alicia's friends from Apt drove to pick us up and take us back home. Hopefully by Monday we will get some good news on the car and in the meantime our mountain trip and Rudy's invasion of Italy is on hold.... :-)

Outskirts of Mane - photo taken during our wait for that "long" ride back home.

This afternoon we took a little jaunt in my GASOLINE powered car up into the Vaucluse range. Just guessing I would say the temperature here in the valley was around 70 degrees with a few high clouds and a very blue sky. As we climbed in elevation the wind picked up and the temperatures steadily dropped. Of course we took some of those less traveled roads and ended up in the sleepy little village of Revest-du-Bion. You could tell this little village wasn't a big tourist draw like many in the valley we live in. Nevertheless it was a nice, neat and quiet place to walk around.....and take a few photos. 

Revest-du-Bion - If you've ever wanted to own a restaurant you're in luck...it's for sale!!

Revest-du-Bion - Most towns have water fountains with varying degrees and levels of architecture.

Above the town of Rustrel just starting our drive into the Vaucluse range
In the upper left hand corner of the photo is a small lake that Rudy likes to swim in.