It’s usually quite amazing what is nearby you are not aware of. Probably true most places. We’re staying in what is more popular as a small ski resort near a dam. And a stone age tool manufacturing site.
The Paleolithic era (or Old Stone Age) spanned from approximately 3.3 million years ago to around 11,650 years ago. This massive period—making up roughly 99% of human technological history—covers the entirety of early human evolution and the initial development of stone tools
Traces of campfires and stone tool production have been found, and although only about 1% of the site has been excavated over 200,000 stone tools have been unearthed.
We started by the sea, following the coast along dilapidating fishing villages. Quite a few people, though all old – maybe they formed the same opinion of us. They must spend a fortune trying to keep nature at bay here with all the sea erosion.
Then up onto an agricultural basis and immediately it’s a richer environment. We swap an azure sea for a lake of green pastures, with a few larger richer houses. And much better roads.
Travelling reflections 