Sunday 21 April 2024
Tourmalet is pretty bleak at best of times. No snow walls for year's 1st ascent so even more so 
#CanOnlyGetBetter
Sunday 14 April 2024
Indonesian arisan... another amazing feast of Asian mains & French desserts. Best of both worlds - nom, nom, nom! 
Saturday 13 April 2024
Today's ride: random cruise exploring new parts of the Pyrenean foothills. Great day to ride like a tourist 
Friday 12 April 2024
Random view from the road today: somewhere between Toulouse & our home. Beautiful spring day
Friday 12 April 2024
Lunch at Le Comptoir des Colibris, Cologne (France!) Lovely ambience in this old town square on a sunny spring day.
Thursday 11 April 2024
Post ride apperos in the sun followed by delicious plate of chicken & veggie fried rice. Thanks chef!
Thursday 11 April 2024
When you get home from a 100km ride & are handed this giant pastry before even getting off the bike. Nom!
Thursday 11 April 2024
Waking up next to the river Tarn. Lovely, peaceful spot in Moissac.
Wednesday 10 April 2024
Lunch at La Fabrique des Colibris, Mauvezin. Love finding a great menu du jour - was absolutely delicious! Nom!
Sunday 17 March 2024
Spring time at Chez Rainton... thankful for this beautiful blossom ... just don't ask to see the lawn! 
Wednesday 13 March 2024
When ski season is pretty much over, but there's still long thin things to be carried with your ski rack
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Apres ski treats of, erm, noodle soup & martabak? Erm, as you do in, erm, a half Indonesian house in France?
Wednesday 6 March 2024
Blue skies above the piste at our local station. Great day on the mountain!
Saturday 3 February 2024
Post ride viewing: love the six nations, cheers! Well done England, but good to see an Aussie consolation try too
Saturday 3 February 2024
One of those 'waking up above the clouds' kind of days...
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Impromptu lunch double date. Yum! Plus afternoon dessert & drinks. Cheers!
Wednesday 17 January 2024
When you're outside working on a project then look up and see this...
Sunday 14 January 2024
Adios Donostia! Until the next time...
Sunday 14 January 2024
Brunch part 2: coffee & hot chocolate so thick you can almost eat it like pudding! Banoffee pie to die for! OMG!
Sunday 14 January 2024
Many people having same brunch dish in this bar so followed on: ham & cheese tortilla. + croquettes for Pratiwi. Yum!
Sunday 14 January 2024
Good morning San Sebastian! Was up early-ish & ran full lap of La Concha beach. Feeling pretty peckish now...
Saturday 13 January 2024
After dinner stroll by the beach. Goodnight La Concha, see you in the morning...
Saturday 13 January 2024
Dinner venue I had in mind booked out, so plan 'B': Korean/Mongolian. Superb, especially fried chicken balls. Nom!
Saturday 13 January 2024
Dessert @ La Vina. They do offer other stuff but everyone just wants cheesecake! Ordered 4 slices by mistake. Oops
Saturday 13 January 2024
Somehow we ended up here again after wondering the old town. Great atmosphere, food & just the right amount of chaos!
Saturday 13 January 2024
Intended to just snack on pintxos at lunch then have a big evening meal. But once we started couldn't wait. Oops!
Saturday 13 January 2024
Forecast to warm & mess up the snow at home soooo... little jolly to San Sebastian for early birthday celebrations
Thursday 11 January 2024
Another awesome day on the snow. Little overcast to start but super quiet & spectacular views above the clouds later!
Thursday 11 January 2024
Driving up to the local ski station & changing boots in backseat of the car. Got this routine down pretty good now 
Tuesday 9 January 2024
Bit late, but first day on the slopes this season. That, "we've got the whole mountain to ourselves" feeling!
Monday 1 January 2024
Happy New Year & cheers from the French Pyrenees! Wishing everyone the best for 2024
Monday 25 December 2023
Fab Xmas day in the Pyrenees. Unseasonably warm so no skiing, but great tonne on the bike before festivities. Cheers!
Sunday 24 December 2023
Xmas eve lunch of tartiflette, while enjoying glorious sunshine at Payolle. Cheeky cold one to cool off! Cheers!
Sunday 24 December 2023
Sunrise stroll at Sarrat de Gaye. Forgot to scowl when asked to wear a silly hat. Must be going soft! Merry Xmas!
Sunday 17 December 2023
Today's ride: Col d'Aspin in the snow, under blue skies. Beautiful conditions!
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Sun trying to break through morning storm clouds & even glimpse of a rainbow but didn't last long. Maybe day indoors?
Sunday 10 December 2023
Local roads most tourists & Le Tour would probably never consider. Just paradise! Especially on a sunny autumn day
Sunday 3 December 2023
Crisp, sunny stroll at Col des Palomieres. Met 2 vultures on the road coming home. Was super cool, but no pics, doh!
Friday 1 December 2023
Tempting airport gifts. If our hand luggage wasn't already fit to burst! 1hr delay, but overall been a great trip!
Friday 1 December 2023
Pratiwi every time we see an xmas tree: oooh, pretty, let's take a picture. December in England. Can you imagine?
Friday 1 December 2023
Big chain hotel breakfast: mountains of food & loads of choice but zero character & not as tasty as others this trip.
Thursday 30 November 2023
Korean dinner at Bento Bab: more difficult decisions to make Nom! Didn't come here for the beer, but go on then
Thursday 30 November 2023
Getting photo bombed in Leadenhall Market! At least we got a walking tour & few pints for our troubles. Cheers!
Thursday 30 November 2023
Sky Garden, London. Pretty impressive for a free attraction. Booked at dusk & got lucky(ish) with the weather
Thursday 30 November 2023
Double trouble in China Town! Lunch at Dumplings' Legend. Yes, they wanted to order everything on the menu!
Thursday 30 November 2023
Frosty today! Just need to return 2WD rental car without winter tyres in one piece. What could possibly go wrong?
Thursday 30 November 2023
When staying at a self proclaimed gastropub you expect a great breakfast. Absolutely did not disappoint. Yum!
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Drinks & dinner at The George & Dragon, Seaton. Love this cosy pub. Amazing food. Sticky toffee pudding to die for!
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Lunch at Tharavadu, Leeds. Great to catch up with Beige & Sally. Haven't had dosa in years & this food was fantastic!
Wednesday 29 November 2023
More walkies on a very crisp morning in Scunthorpe. Have to admit these two are pretty cute.
