Snow Graffiti
The snowy scape awaiting Leith this morning was a parade of inscribed windscreens. There were severals examples. I salute the artist.
Day 21. Barcelona or bust
View photos on Flickr The usual morning routine saw us on the road at about 8.30, having decided to push through to Helen’s sister’s place on the outskirts of Barcelona we knew it was going to be a long, hard day. It didn’t disappoint. From Campdevànol the road continued gently …
Day 15. Petites Pyrénees
View images on Flickr It was a pleasant morning’s cycling from the campsite at Roques through to our lunch stop at Cazéres. Flat, quiet roads with views over farmland where corn, sunflowers and hemp were all flourishing and it was fun dodging the sprays from the automatic watering pumps. We …
Day 14. Nothing Toulouse
View photos on Flickr Helen was giving it the big Z’s this morning so I caught up on a few emails while she slept. It had rained during the night (the first time since day 3) and it was still cool and overcast when we packed up and set off. …
Day 10. All out for 186
View photos on Flickr Not really sure I can accurately describe the scale of yesterday, even if I could I’m currently too tired to try. Suffice to say we made it to Janie’s at Larnagol where a welcoming committee, beer, food and a bed were all waiting – I’ll post …
Day 7. Ou est la piscine?
View photos on Flickr Having decided today would be a rest day I was wide awake at 6am! How annoying was that? Not really, as the sunrise was stunning. Snoozed for a couple of hours before getting up for a lazy breakfast and just enjoying not having to pack up …
Day 3. Thunder and pate
View photos on Flickr The day started brightly with sunrise across the lake and breakfast on a concrete table tennis table. We were packed up and on our way by 9, but by 9.30 I was faffing with my brakes again. The highlight of the morning was passing through Lagerville, …