A day off for Christian and fortunately, the weather was sunny enough to make a day out feasible. Started off at Collioure which Ken and Kathy found pictuesque then went on to Port Vendres where Ken admired the 41m boat that was impounded by the Revenue Service last September. There was time to have a coffee overlooking the boats before zig-zagging our way up to the Coll de Banyuls with its superb views. 
Dropping down the other side we went onto Garriguella for a late lunch. The "menu del dia" offered a large choice of three courses, bread, water, wine and coffee. All for 13€ enjoyed under the gaze of a wild boar head hanging on the wall. Once again Ken and Kathy did well coping with dinner at lunch! 
The tour continued with a visit to the St Quize monestry where three of the four of us went for a short walk; the other lay on the ground, closed his eyes and enjoyed the fresh smells of the grass and wild flowers. Completed this leg of the journey with a stop to look at the menhir (4000 BC). Supposedly, if you press your ear to it because it is so deep underground, you can hear the sea but neither Kathy or I could.Ended the trip with a stop to buy cava and for our visitors to look at the tap museum. Back in the village, habit dictated that we have soma wine at the bar before bread and cheese at home.
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