Seen from above, the Grand Canyon of the Verdon is a huge crack in the limestone rock of Provence. The Route des Crêtes runs to the highest point (1319 m.) on the north rim, allowing a panoramic view of the surrounding topography and the Verdon flowing 800 metres below.
Another fantastic clear early morning but the clouds and then the rain came along quite soon.
More photos: Crack in the rock: Grand Canyon du Verdon - Alpes-de-Haut-Provence 2

Dawn with mist in the Grand Canyon of the Verdon
Journey to the sources of the River Verdon at the Col d’Allos (2240 m.) touring the Alpes-de-Haut-Provence. Fine weather in the morning but stormy in the afternoons.
More photos: To the sources of the Verdon - Alpes-de-Haut-Provence 1
Lunchtime at Bosham Quay in West Sussex. Beautiful setting with lots happening, on and off the water.
Generally pretty happy with this weekend’s hire car: the hybrid operates inconspicuously but giving a real brmm factor when pulling away. I drove this Fiesta ST-Line to get over the Pennines before the snow and then again for fun around the North Pennines between Teesdale, Alston and Hartside Summit.