Monday 22 August 2016
Listed among best Pyrenees rides, Cap-de-Long is indeed up there. Literally! This lake is higher than the Tourmalet!
Saturday 20 August 2016
Early dinner/late lunch. Kale & rice &... not quite sure what my chef has presented here but it was really good! 
Saturday 20 August 2016
Spotted in a local store: Bigourdan Pin Cake is made of many layers spooned over it as it slowly cooks. Yummy! 
Friday 19 August 2016
Today's ride: both sides of the Col du Portillion plus Superbagnères. Spectacular... & the descent is ballistic!
Tuesday 16 August 2016
Today's ride: Port de la Bonaigua. Side trip to Pla de Beret had fantastic views of the Val d'Aran. Lovely place
Monday 15 August 2016
Time for desert. Guess I'd better finish this Sangria first! 
Monday 15 August 2016
We came to this place for the tapas, but could be worth another visit to try the steak. One of the smaller ones!
Monday 15 August 2016
Didn't know what this dish was, but took it anyhow. Turns out to be deep fried cheese with jam on top. Soooo good!
Monday 15 August 2016
When in Spain... Loving this tapas bar in Urtau Arties (Valle de Aran). It's an amazing place! Nom, nom, nom!
Monday 15 August 2016
Entering Val d'Aran from Port de la Bonaigua. One of the best parts of the Spanish Pyrenees we've seen. So beautiful.
Monday 15 August 2016
Hike to Estany de Gerber, past another two smaller lakes. This pretty high up in the Spanish Pyrenees, around 2150m.
Monday 15 August 2016
The C-28 in Spain, climbing to Port de la Bonaigua. Sadly am driving it today instead of riding. Very poor planning!
Monday 15 August 2016
Passing by Esterri d'Àneu so short walk around. Nice, relaxed place. Late morning & streets full of coffee lovers.
Sunday 14 August 2016
Arrive at hot Spanish camp. Lay on picnic blanket in shade. Red walls of the gorge remind me a bit of Aussie outback!
Sunday 14 August 2016
Random scene from today's drive. Somewhere on the N-260 in Spain. OK - that's a long road. Near Guils del Cantó
Sunday 14 August 2016
Spanish Sunday lunch. Pratiwi had a big octopus leg that just melted in the mouth. Unbelievable how good that was!
Sunday 14 August 2016
Stroll round La Seu d'Urgell, a little Spanish town just South of Andorra. Working up an appetite for Sunday lunch.
Saturday 13 August 2016
Other side of Col de Puymorens & jaunt into Spain. Also passed a solar thermal power plant with huge mirrors. Cool!
Friday 12 August 2016
Andorran pizza. It might be the middle of summer, but in the shade it's still a bit chilly up here so went down well!
Thursday 11 August 2016
Today's ride: 38km climb to highest paved road in Pyrenees. Plus Col de Puymorens. Plus Ax 3 Domaines. Fantastic!
Wednesday 10 August 2016
Rest day stroll into Ax-les-Thermes & back. Lovely shady path along the river
Monday 8 August 2016
Today's ride: Plateau de Beille. It's OK, but not that pretty. Valley road super busy too. Think I've been spoilt?
Sunday 7 August 2016
Today's ride: Col de Pailheres... with a few others to a warm up Beautiful & it's another one for horse lovers!
Sunday 7 August 2016
Hmmmmm... not... sure... think this tyre maybe needs replacing #LotsOfMiles
Friday 5 August 2016
Almond liqueur found in my sister's house. Yum! Fun fact: while it tastes of almonds there's actually none in there!
Friday 5 August 2016
Deserted village alley in Quillan at dusk.
Friday 5 August 2016
Entertainment in a little square in Quillan. This sort of thing is completely normal throughout summer in France.
Friday 5 August 2016
Family dinner in Quillan. I'm not easily impressed by salad, but... that's not bad! Prefer my choice mind!
Friday 5 August 2016
We're staying in Quillan today, but took a little walk out of town to get away from it all
Wednesday 3 August 2016
Dropped by a random stranger 1km from Aspin summit today but somehow found a sprint 50m from top & got over him for KoM points! #OhYeah!
Wednesday 3 August 2016
Today's ride: local loop then up the Col d'Aspin. Because, why not? Mooooooo!
Tuesday 2 August 2016
What idiot tech writer thinks it's OK to say a function returns 'int' without listing the possible values & their meaning? #KidsTheseDays 
Saturday 30 July 2016
Quite walk down a shady country lane. It doesn't always have to have an amazing view. Love the peace & quiet.
Friday 29 July 2016
Imagine if resources spent on 'security' were used to improve things 'outside' so it's safe everywhere, not just 'at home' #BridgesNotWalls
Thursday 28 July 2016
Just walked into a restaurant & asked for the menu. Told chef was sleeping & don't know what will be served until he wakes up! #Different
Thursday 28 July 2016
Outrageously good dinner tonight. Soooo good & so much too. Had to take a doggy bag which was our lunch the next day!
Wednesday 27 July 2016
Spotted in a local village: nice guy carrying a bike for a mate, or a bike thief! Around here likely it's the former.
Tuesday 26 July 2016
Do you suppose it's by chance that a German beer bottle fits perfectly inside this nice German beer mug? I doubt it.
Tuesday 26 July 2016
Today's ride: Cloudy spin up the valley, but as usual, view from the Col d'Aspin fails to disappoint!
Monday 25 July 2016
Evening snack: Beer, baguette, roquefort, rillettes de canard. Yum! While Pratiwi went for coffee & cake. Durh!
Sunday 24 July 2016
Bagneres-de-Bigorre fete. Few early snaps in the market hall with freshly sliced prosciutto, drinks & other goodies.
Sunday 24 July 2016
Think this is a Persian Silk Tree, they seem very popular in this area & are all in flower right now. Very colourful.
Sunday 24 July 2016
Another Tourmalet day. Up top then a little way down the West side for a 'different' - it's all relative - angle.
Friday 22 July 2016
As rock'n'roll as it gets in the French countryside: local singers at a campsite. At least there was free alcohol!
Wednesday 20 July 2016
Pratiwi's favourite alcoholic beverage. All the better at this very offensive price! #MoreBeerMoneyForMe :P
Tuesday 19 July 2016
Wondered into the nearby village on a sticky hot afternoon. Ice cream reward for some, cool glass of beer for others.
Sunday 17 July 2016
Saw something on social media re:shooting. Check news. Turns out its USA business as usual. Terrible but true http://www.gunviolencearchive.org
Sunday 17 July 2016
Relaxing in shade of an old apple tree. It's laden with fruit, lucky not to be doing an Isaac Newton impression!
Sunday 17 July 2016
When you don't feel like going high, a nice spin in the foothills is the go. Super quiet roads and views like this.
Saturday 16 July 2016
Watching sunset over a neighbouring cornfield. Air thick with pollen & insects. Lucky we don't suffer from hay fever!
