Interesting "Things" on the Sentes de Fondoire

This afternoon, as it was DRY and the sun was trying hard to shine, we did one of our favourite walks around the 5kms of The Sentes de Fondoire.

It is a walk which we have done many times before and every time there is something different to see. Today was no exception... Elizabeth photographed these interesting things!!

We think this is most likely the foot of a young badger. From what we can find out a buzzard will take a young badger as prey. There was no sign of any other remains or blood in the vicinity.

This is one of several footprints which appeared to follow the path for a short way and then disappear off into the woods. Is it badger again or simply someone's dog?

Is this deposit a badger again?

Any clarification from our experts out there would be appreciated.

Finally a picture of the lake....

.....simply because we thought we'd better end on a more pleasant note!

Restoration ?

We are followers of the Channel Four programme 'Restoration Man'. The programme is hosted by architect George Clarke who follows and offers advice to people restoring, generally, listed buildings throughout the UK.

Last evening's programme followed a family restoring an old brickwork's engine house in Oxfordshire. It had been derelict for 100 years and had no roof.

I wonder what such a programme would make of the 'Maison de Fondoire' which according to the information at the site has been 'returned to the phantoms' since 1959.

The building had a life of just over 100 years from its construction in 1852 to its demise in 1959.  No time at all for such a building!

It would, however, be a brave soul and a very rich one who would undertake such a restoration project. But I bet it could be turned into a fine modern residence.

Some buildings are perhaps best left as ruins and if you want to see this one it is located on one of our favourite walks 'Les Sentes de Fondoire'. There are three walks, from 1350 mtrs to 5000mtrs, to suit all abilities. All three take you past the ruin and make for a very pleasant walk at any time of year.