THE REGION
"I'm certain this was originally all forest. Over thousands of years men have cleared the trees for many purposes but now they are needed again."
L'Herault
We are in the Herault, its beautiful here though sometimes quite rugged where we work.
This is the region where we gather acorns during a season that moves from the low to the higher elevations but its relatively short. In preparation and while you wait you explore the forests and keep an eye for impressive trees that are going to produce acorns this season. There are a variety of oaks here, the evergreens that are the hardiest do not always make acorns. Every tree is an individual and like animals no two are identical so we search for the healthiest and hardiest.
"I'm certain this was originally all forest. Over thousands of years men have cleared the trees for many purposes but now they are needed again."
Gabian
The cultural part of living in a little village is the café after work or cafés in other villages on days off. The villages are 20 to 40 minutes apart by bicycle depending on you and the the incline. There are some great places to hike and swim nearby depending on the weather of course.
the fall the acorn gathering starts in these hills. The planting season starts at the same time but lasts well into the spring.
