Walking tour....

Full Moon April 6 - The moon had risen well into the night sky when the clouds gave way long enough to take this photo.

 Cloudy and cool most of the week here in the valley with springtime weather giving way to cooler temps and more raindrops. We haven't had alot of rain but those clouds keep hanging around giving us some sprinkles just about every day. Earlier in the week and during a nice, sunny afternoon we took a short trip up into the Grand Luberon range just south of Apt. We stopped south of the little village of Buoux for a short hike along a small creek that was flowing with some clear and cold water. Rudy took full advantage of the water by fetching sticks we had thrown in for him to retrieve.

From there we pointed the car towards Sivergues which is a small, remote village we had also visited in the fall of last year. However, this time we really put the walking shoes to the test and started our ascent out of town and further into the Luberon hills. There were some really nice views in all directions and as always Rudy led the way during our journey. We ended our walk were the gravel road turned into just a trail that leads up and over the range. Of course I wanted to continue but Rudy and Alicia were much too tired to continue so I was over-ruled by a 2 to 1 majority..  :-)  

Our landlord Bernard says more clouds and rain are forecast for the weekend so I'm not sure what the travel plans will be. Hopefully we'll get some parting of the clouds that will allow us to get out and hit the road again to some of those sights and places yet to be seen. 

Another stop above Sivergues with a panoramic view - Apt in the valley below

Near Buoux - A brave soul climbing the rocks

At the end of our walk above Sivergues 

A newly planted field of lavender on a plateau above Apt and below the Luberon range

A big chunk of rock we stopped to admire during our walk up from Sivergues

Rudy "fetching" one of the many sticks thrown into the water.