Saturday 21 September 2024
Few more random snaps wondering around Funchal. Gotta say, while nice to walk around, not the most photogenic place.
Saturday 21 September 2024
Obligatory bakery craving photo 
... Funchal edition.
Saturday 21 September 2024
Fresh produce & fish market in Funchal. Very interesting & very colourful place!
Saturday 21 September 2024
Early-ish morning stroll in Funchal.
Friday 20 September 2024
Tonight's dessert... super yum! 
Friday 20 September 2024
Views on the drive home: Miradouro Camacha, overlooking Funchal & squeezing through the old town!
Friday 20 September 2024
End of hike treats in a local coffee shop. Nom, nom, nom!
Friday 20 September 2024
Coastal hike from Canical, along the levada to Pico do Facho & back. Mostly dry & dusty but very quiet which is nice.
Friday 20 September 2024
Funky coloured rocks near the start of our hike. Could go up there, but not why we are here today!
Thursday 19 September 2024
Goodnight Funchal... 
Thursday 19 September 2024
Madeira had some serious bushfires just before our visit. Many of the most spectacular roads & trails still closed 
Thursday 19 September 2024
Beautiful view North from Miradouro da Encumeada. You wouldn't think anything untoward had happened from this, but...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Late lunch by the sea. My tuna picado (traditional Madeiran dish) was amazing! Rest not that bad either Nom!
Thursday 19 September 2024
Natural(ish) swimming pools at Porto Moniz. For me, wasn't really hot enough to warrant a swim & was rather nippy in!
Thursday 19 September 2024
On the road (clifftop?!) above Porto Moniz. Allegedly a top swimming spot down there. Guess we'll find out soon?
Thursday 19 September 2024
Couple of random viewpoints from the road (ER105) this morning. Heading from Funchal to Porto Moniz.
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Good evening Funchal! Thanks for putting on a show Spoiler alert: sunset was pretty much like this all week! 
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Why do we do it?!? At least it's only a hop, skip & a jump over to...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Sitting on a park bench in dappled sunshine, eating Thai takeout... perfect start to any holiday!
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Driving through vineyards & tree tunnels... en route to Bordeaux. What could this be all about?!
Sunday 15 September 2024
Last Tourmalet of Summer. Booooo! Perfect day for it, and don't worry - autumn riding here is pretty good too!
Tuesday 27 August 2024
Blue sky Tourmalet tonne (& a bit)... what a day!
Saturday 17 August 2024
Chillin' on the terrace after some yardwork. Sometimes we don't even need to wait 'til sunset for a light show here!
Monday 12 August 2024
Trimming tall hedges today. Raining spiders & caterpillars. Imagine doing this in Aus? You'd be straight to A&E!
Saturday 10 August 2024
Nice sunset this evening!
Monday 22 July 2024
Crystal clear Lac d'Estom & the equally pristine Gave de Lutour. Many shallows & waterfalls on this hike. Stunning!
Friday 19 July 2024
Last Pyrenees Cycl'n Trip bike only morning this year. Aubisque & Soulor. Magical climb through & above the clouds!
Friday 19 July 2024
Sunrise from the front door... let's get out there!
Monday 15 July 2024
When mountains are your playground! Peyresourde & altiport bike only morning + few more climbs seeing as I'm here
Monday 15 July 2024
Early... erm... drive (shock!) over Col d'Aspin. Kindof fun when not with a nervous passenger in a 3.5t vehicle
Saturday 13 July 2024
Obligatory TdF day ride up the Tourmalet. Usual madness & great atmosphere, although it looks oddly quiet here!
Thursday 11 July 2024
Lunch @ Chez Gabrielle. We are rarely defeated but had to doggy bag some of the pork knuckle. Very generous servings!
Wednesday 10 July 2024
Spotted in Barbazan-Dessus... flagon of wine on the rack, bottle in the back pocket. Did well to make it this far!
Monday 8 July 2024
Col d'Aspin today. As usual (in summer) overrun by cattle. There are worse places to have on your doorstep!
Wednesday 3 July 2024
4 hours later...! Yes, takes a while to get the garden half presentable after 3 weeks away & still much more to do!
Monday 1 July 2024
Heading home today, but when in Toulouse... Last holiday lunch at one of our fave curry houses. Nom!
Monday 1 July 2024
Random view from the road today. Looking west(ish) from somewhere near A75/D29 junction.
Monday 1 July 2024
If it fits, we... erm... stays here? Not the ideal campsite entrance but she'll be right!
Sunday 30 June 2024
TdF Grand Depart is in Italy this year so... topical post ride refreshments while watching today's stage. Cheers!
Sunday 30 June 2024
Sunday 2 gorges ride... but I've a feeling we're not in Sydney anymore! Lot valley to Gorge du Tarn & back.
Saturday 29 June 2024
Today was mostly spent: driving in the rain. If you're stuck indoors, might as well wake up somewhere new tomorrow
Saturday 29 June 2024
Lunch stop on the pretty main street of Morestel. Random cafe we chose had interesting mains & amazing desserts. Nom!
Friday 28 June 2024
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne cathedral & cloisters. Very interesting & cool (literally!) break from the hot summer sun.
Friday 28 June 2024
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne town square, cathedral, tourist office & Mairie (town hall). V. pretty with all the flowers.
Friday 28 June 2024
Great lunch at L'Indochine (Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne). Bit warm for fried dessert but glad we had them - super nom!
Friday 28 June 2024
Great ride up Lacets de Montvernier & Col du Chaussy, but no views from either. Doh! Few nice shots later on though.
Thursday 27 June 2024
When you walk into a campsite's reception & see this... you know there's gonna be some good riding in the area!
Thursday 27 June 2024
Telegraphe & Galibier. Huge snow wall at the summit. Rest much prettier than I imagined. Descent ain't bad either!
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Last Italian pizza, pasta & tiramisu for this trip (& a nice local beer). Had to suffice as gelateria closed. Doh!
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Views from the road today: Driving down to La Thuile, over Col du Petit Saint-Bernard & through La Rosière.
