Wednesday 4 October 2023

Short hike to Mirador de Zamariain... what a view! This area of Spain a bit reminiscent of Aussie Blue Mountains smile

Tuesday 3 October 2023

Lunch at Restaurant Orialde, Ochagavia. Nice rustic vibe here. Dessert a stand out - love Spanish cheesecake. Nom! tongue

Tuesday 3 October 2023

On this morning's ride... dreamy descent from Alto de Las Coronas. Autumn conditions don't get much better!

Monday 2 October 2023

Short but steep hike through mostly shady forest to Passerelle d'Holzarte. Cool suspension bridge over a deep gorge.

Sunday 1 October 2023

Port de Larrau into Spain. 26km climb back to France (Pierre Saint-Martin) was fun: 37C max! wink Awesome day out! grin

Saturday 30 September 2023

Today's view from the road... say no more!

Saturday 30 September 2023

Another sublime lunch at Auberge d'Ahusquy. Yes, you correctly counted drinks followed by 4 courses! Nom! tongue

Friday 22 September 2023

TFI Friday! wink Cheers everyone, have a great weekend! grin

Saturday 16 September 2023

End of summer high peaks ride: Cirque de Troumouse, Barrage des Gloriettes & Col de Tentes. Awesome rugged beauty!

Wednesday 13 September 2023

So lucky to have this super cute new neighbour. Also lucky she hasn't learnt to roll in the mud like mama yet! wink

Tuesday 12 September 2023

Lunch at Lou Bigourdan. Cheers! Spot the off menu dessert. Tiramisu was fantastic too, mind. Best to try both, ja? wink

Sunday 10 September 2023

Today's ride: Round & up East side of Col de Beyrede, mostly in beautiful shady forests. Bit crowded up top mind! wink

Monday 21 August 2023

Bit misty on this morning's stroll. Love me some sunburst action smile

Wednesday 9 August 2023

Today's ride: Lac du Tech & the (relative) wilderness above. Beautiful stuff.

Friday 28 July 2023

Working on shades positioning. How's this? Feeling great, new fastest time climbing Col d'Aspin! #OlderIsStronger? wink

Sunday 23 July 2023

Another day in cycling paradise smile What passes for a picnic when you have to carry it up Col du Tourmalet wink Cheers?!

Monday 17 July 2023

Appero time is a little different when last night's guests didn't quiet finish the bubbly. Well - someone has to! wink

Monday 10 July 2023

Pratiwi very happy to meet pigs on our walk today. Pigs equally interested. Who is more excited to eat who though? wink

Sunday 9 July 2023

Stopping to chat with the neighbours on this morning's misty walk.

Thursday 6 July 2023

July mode engaged! wink After tapping out 100km+ on the TdF route this morning time to relax & see how the pros do it.

Thursday 6 July 2023

TdF Tourmalet day. Great atmosphere. No rain but maybe not so later? grin Loving my #FullyPro sunny placement - LOL! grin

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Lunch @ Centre Routier l'Imprevu. 5 courses for 14.50. Very nice, esp. the cheese board. Must be bargain of the trip!

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Viaduc de Chapeauroux (& matching bridge we crossed). Impressive structures for a tiny village in middle of nowhere!

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Passing through Haute-Loire. Beautiful rolling hills & friendly natives. Am sure French farmers think we are mad! wink

Monday 26 June 2023

Alpe d'Huez: super famous cycling climb but village not v.pretty. Luckily return via Villard-Reculas is spectacular!

Sunday 25 June 2023

This evening's episode of 'random goodies from the local patisserie': Blueberry & creme tart thing. Yummy! tongue

Sunday 25 June 2023

Sunshine: check! Pool: check! Snow-capped mountains behind us: check! Smiles: check! Almost feels like a holiday! wink

Sunday 25 June 2023

Rest stop overlooking Lac de Grand Maison on the Western side of Col du Glandon. Looking nice and full thankfully.

Sunday 25 June 2023

Col pics sans velo? Avec femme will have to do wink Came up North side on super tiny road - defo by bike next time! smile

Saturday 24 June 2023

Huge ride to Arpettaz/Crest Voland/Aravis/Croix Fry. Charcuterie lunch. Beer above Lake Annecy to finish. Magic day!

Friday 23 June 2023

Today's ride: social spin up Col de la Forclaz, which means... snack stop! Ham & cheese galettes all round - nom! tongue

Thursday 22 June 2023

Camping by Lake Annecy. Bit grey on arrival but remnants of today's storm look cool blowing over peaks on other side.

Thursday 22 June 2023

Obligatory, 'seek out Asian food whenever in a town larger than we are used to' lunch photo. Yin Ba, Annecy. Nom! tongue

Thursday 22 June 2023

Quick (& damp) look Annecy old town. Part of a good tourist pic is making busy places look calm wink & it's only June!

Thursday 22 June 2023

Park in central Annecy at lunchtime? No chance! But let's have a look. Arrived just as this spot was vacated. Lucky!

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Passing Geneva so went looking for a good curry house. 'Bollywood' just over the border in Gaillard. Nom, nom, nom tongue

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Short stroll this morning by the shores of Lake Geneva. A dip might have been tempting last night, but not right now!

Sunday 18 June 2023

What passes for small snack when you burnt 4400kcal on the last ride: croissant stuffed with Lindor. Yes, I had 2! grin

Sunday 18 June 2023

We were given free public transport passes in Switzerland, so on our last day here used on cable car to Hasliberg smile

Saturday 17 June 2023

Dream day on the bike: Grimsel Pass. Furka Pass. Susten Pass. Blue skies. Lakes. Snow. 121km. 3476m vertical. Yowza!

Friday 16 June 2023

Lunch stop by Lake Brienz - on our way to Innertkirchen. Thankfully having more luck with Swiss weather this year smile

Friday 16 June 2023

Swiss supermarket find: something wrapped in bacon wrapped in beef. They had me at 'wrapped in bacon' wink Nom! tongue

Thursday 15 June 2023

Back into Wengen to catch the train 'home' to our camping. Some particularly well kept gardens here. Beautiful place.

Thursday 15 June 2023

Obligatory, 'hiking past cows in Switzerland' shots wink

Thursday 15 June 2023

Heading back downhill now. Back through more beautiful forest. First time I've seen purple pine cones!

Thursday 15 June 2023

Lunch with a view... nom, nom, nom tongue

Thursday 15 June 2023

Out of the forest to spectacular views down the Lauterbrunnen valley. Another amazing Swiss hiking experience!

Thursday 15 June 2023

Hiking above Wengen & Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland). What a day!

Thursday 15 June 2023

Heading out of Wengen on a little hike today. Up into the forest for the first leg...

Thursday 15 June 2023

Random shots from train window on the ride between Lauterbrunnen & Wengen (and back).