Friday 23 September 2016
LOL! Now Windoze wants to install 350MB+ 'Retail Demo' & handwriting recognition on a PC I already bought that has no touch screen #Retards
Friday 23 September 2016
Windoze: Updating, don't turn off, will be ages. Me: Bit late now given I've stuff to do & am using a laptop away from power! #WhyLinuxRules
Friday 23 September 2016
First day of Autumn in the Pyrenees. Lovely misty view along the range on an evening wonder around the foothills.
Friday 23 September 2016
Lazy supermarket priced these 2 off-cuts the same. Shame 
I chose the larger of the two obviously. Bargain plus!
Friday 23 September 2016
Fallen chestnuts all over the place this time of year. Out walking today so no worries, but best avoided on the bike!
Friday 23 September 2016
Countryside walkies. It's 'walkies' as neighbour's dog decided to tag along. She's smart, knows not to chase cows! 
Friday 23 September 2016
Will & Kate promoting Canada. Don't forget to tell the environmental disaster story that is the Alberta Oil Sands 
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us...
Thursday 22 September 2016
First day of Autumn loop around the Tourmalet. Perfect riding conditions but it is getting a little nippy up top.
Monday 19 September 2016
Dear Ms May: safe, wealthy nations have a duty to spread these traits globally, NOT selfishly slam doors on those less fortunate! #Disgusted
Monday 19 September 2016
Just cut my nails in, literally, 1 minute. The InterWeb tells me some people will pay $50,000 for a manicure. So I just earned $3m/hour?
Sunday 18 September 2016
Gathering for a birthday celebration in Toulouse. Lots of Indonesian food & french gateaux. Oh yes! Nom, nom, nom! 
Sunday 18 September 2016
It might not officially be Autumn for a few days yet, but it's certainly coming. Beautiful colours this morning.
Sunday 18 September 2016
First snow of the season fell on the Pic du Midi couple days back & more yesterday by the looks. #ViewFromOurDoorstep
Thursday 15 September 2016
Another difficult day in Southern France Hanging with friends while they force food & drink on us. Thanks guys! 
Thursday 15 September 2016
Eating figs straight off the tree. Yum! And... erm... nom, nom, nom, nom!
Thursday 15 September 2016
Visiting the market hall in Tarbes. So... here's the obligatory 'piles of bread & cheese' pictures!
Tuesday 13 September 2016
Bit of exploration & finding the limit of what's marked as a road. Still got those MTB skills, even on 25mm tyres!
Saturday 10 September 2016
Dear Australia, you do know a nature reserve should be, um, reserved for nature? Not some lobbyist's dirty business! https://www.theguardian.com/busi...
Friday 9 September 2016
Humans have been on the planet over 100,000 years, but destroyed 10% of it's wilderness in the past 20. #Doomed 
http://www.treehugger.com/conser...
Friday 9 September 2016
A full fridge. And yes, light inside is blue so our whole place looks funky if no others on when you open the door
Friday 9 September 2016
Quick lunch stop. Tried Parisienne Bruschetta to discover it's cheese on toast with ham! Very nice though. Nom!
Friday 9 September 2016
Spotted in local motorhome dealer: 'Crossover' model of our snail. Think it takes bit more than fat tyres though!
Wednesday 7 September 2016
Glass of rosé with lunch. In a beer glass. Because that's just how classy I am Cheers!
Wednesday 7 September 2016
After yesterday some recovery needed so gentle spin to the Hourquette. If you call 1000m+ climb up here recovery
Tuesday 6 September 2016
Top of Hautacam: Blue skies & views for miles! Well, it's the Col de Tramassel actually, but you knew that, right?
Monday 5 September 2016
Evening walk between the cornfields. Val d'Adour, French Pyrenees.
Monday 5 September 2016
Spotted this deer on a dusk walk. He stood looking at us before slowly walking into the corn. Magical. #DodgyPhonePic
Monday 5 September 2016
Breakfast time! Rest day otherwise there'd be eggs in there too. Love fresh bread & croissant in the morning. Yum!
Saturday 3 September 2016
Pot of 'industrial' desert with a few added Brambles picked straight from our hedge. Nom, nom! #SimplePleasures
Thursday 1 September 2016
If you see the headline, "Pound Jumps..." remember it's all relative. GBP is still down over 24% against AUD in the last year! #Forex
Tuesday 30 August 2016
While it might be a little cloudy down the valley, another glorious day up the Col d'Aspin. Simply love it up here!
Saturday 27 August 2016
Little trip to market today. We didn't pick up much, but how good does this slab of pork look? Nom, nom, nom
Friday 26 August 2016
Walls of snow in Spring, walls of corn in Summer. Just love the variety of the Northern seasons. Although - ask me again mid-winter!
Friday 26 August 2016
Ahem, well, this is slightly embarrassing... finally gave in & joined the fat bike fad! Look at the size of that!
Thursday 25 August 2016
Wondering around in the woods near Payolle. Still pretty warm in the sun so it's nice to be in this shade.
Thursday 25 August 2016
Another wonderful summer's day up near the Hourquette d'Ancizan. Always nice to stop & say hello to the locals.
Thursday 25 August 2016
Pratiwi hasn't been up this road before but quite likes the view. Maybe she should ride a bike more? #FamousClimb
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Post-recovery, recovery Cheers from Saint-Lary-Soulan!
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Beautiful day for a recovery ride in the vallée d'Aure. Full on 'recovery' too, my heart rate average was 88bpm
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Erm... didn't I just change this? Oh well, lucky there's nothing strenuous planned for today #LotsOfMiles
Monday 22 August 2016
After an epic day on the bike, beer o'clock. And what a bottle: Alpirsbacher Kloster Starkbier. Cheers!
Monday 22 August 2016
Route des Lacs descent one of most technical I've done. To finish hit up Piau Engaly because, why not?! #EpicDay
Monday 22 August 2016
Lac d'Aumar & Lac d'Aubert. Sometimes I'm asked why cycle so much? The answer: to be able to get to places like this!
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!
