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