"We had a very long drive today. Several hours in to the routine and with a few more to go we found ourselves in the sparsely populated land between Mont de Marsan and roads that eventually lead to Bordeaux. When we were at our limits, our GPS noted a restaurant in Geloux, a small speck on the map and several miles off the main highway,, Knowing that 90% of France seems closed on Monday, we took the gamble. It was nice to see a welcoming little osteria/epicerie that was opened continuously all day in the core of a little village. They offered us their lunch special. It turned out to be an egg salad, followed by a pork chop and mashed potatoes and a fresh fruit salad. The price was modest. The welcome genuine. Plain, honest food, prepared with care."
