The older parts of the villages and towns are so beautiful. In the municipal campsite we meet a young couple from Belgium, Steve and Yulana, as well as Pat from Ireland. The couple overnighted and were waiting to meet her parents that were joining them for a holiday in the South of France. They were […]
A leisurely breakfast and time to wash all the clothes against then up to the city centre. As I have previously said the towns are built on hills for security reasons in the past. You would be less at risk in an attack but now the modern day you are more at risk of attack […]
Now the bank is not in my good books. Only an automated reply that it will respond within 24 hours. No prizes for guessing whether they contacted me or not. Luckily my wife is proactive and went on line in SA to confirm my password. Back to the travels and I need to reach Rodez […]
WOW and WOW again !!! What a descent from high on a Pyrenean mountain for two reasons. One the reality sinks in on how steep and long it is and two my V brakes cooked trying to keep Big Orange from running away with me and my weighted panniers. At first I thought it was […]
I only got out of bed at 7.30 which is a record on tour. I had a leisurely breakfast and brewed a pot of my Costa Rican coffee. Then had a bath in a basin at the local ski resort bathrooms. I had no need to rush because we were at the finish for the […]
Eugene on a bike somewhere in the world
It’s Sunday morning so I take it easy and enjoy some more of the Villarreal festival atmosphere. No I don’t have a hangover and feel surprisingly good. This morning is market day on the town square. I was up very early and was enjoying my breakfast in front of the tourism office and the stall […]
After a lovely breakfast we said goodbye to our hosts, Jan and Andrea. It becomes more difficult each time to leave because we have made some good friends and had such good times together that will always be part of this “patchwork quilt” trip of memories. Each day has delivered some incredible experiences that will […]
Had a late breakfast and then spent the day cleaning spilt milk etc. It is a scorching summer day so ideal to spend it off the bike and in this beautiful surroundings. Lunch on the patio with a glass of Bordeaux blanc sec was enough to encourage an afternoon nap. Then watched the TdF stage […]
We rise at 08h00 to not disturb our hosts too early. After a leisurely chat over breakfast we pack and get ready to leave greeting our hosts and extending the invitation to visit us so we can reciprocate. As you can see I am dwarfed by the pro rugby players and even shorter than Mathilda, […]