Moving slowly from one river course to another the backdrop of mountains constantly changes. I am reminded of cardboard cut-outs of mountain peaks being slid past each other (like a childish animation) and disappearing in time for another one to reappear.
I've learnt hunting wild boar takes place and deer. Wolves inhabit the more remote parts in these thickly forested mountains. Feed is provided for the boars to keep them away from properties.
Gap is a substantial town and lies on the Roman Via Domitia. Hannibal's route was longwinded when there is a more direct route back to the Rhone crossing point. Of course the Via Domitia didn't exist then and maintaining the element of uncertainty was crucial to his plan.
Gap Cathedral is very smart and isn't actually much more than one hundred years old. It is built on the same site as the 5th century church which fell into ruin. And that one was built on the ruins of the Roman Temple to the God Apollo.
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