Saturday 12 March 2022
Back from today's ride in the nick of time! Step off bike, crack a beer, watch 6 Nations while I stretch. Great game!
Saturday 12 March 2022
For the record I'd rather have rolling electrical blackouts & 10€/l fuel than pay for Ukrainians to be murdered. Stop Russian imports now!
Wednesday 9 March 2022
Today's ride: spring in the air & oh, what's that on yonder hill? Just a millennia old castle - Chateau de Montaner!
Tuesday 8 March 2022
Visit to the 'big smoke' - ermmmmmm 
- so lunch out at Thanh Long. Very tasty & only 10E for 3 courses. Bargain! 
Monday 7 March 2022
Awesome day on the snow at Luz Ardiden. Panoramic views all round. Really good conditions on & off piste. Good times!
Tuesday 22 February 2022
Misty sunset action from the terrace this evening.
Tuesday 22 February 2022
Re-hydrating after first mow of year. Parfois il faut etre francais Mais ne inquietez pas, Belgique est proche!
Sunday 13 February 2022
Meeting sis for lunch. Pics can't do this meal justice. Well worth a 5 hour drive (yes, I know!!!)! Nom, nom, nom! 
Wednesday 2 February 2022
Stopped for a little walk on the way to the supermarket... as you do 
Saturday 15 January 2022
Passing Lac du Gabas out on birthday tonne. Should just make room for all the beer, curry & dessert that's coming!
Friday 14 January 2022
Happy (early) BD to me! Celebrating day before to avoid weekend crowds. Always great food in a local fave. Nom!
Thursday 13 January 2022
Apres ski @ Chez Rainton. Not quiet the ambience of a slope-side bar but great beer, views & accommodating staff
Thursday 13 January 2022
Another blue sky day on the piste. Yay!
Tuesday 11 January 2022
Talked into day on (& mostly off) piste by some foolhardy.. erm.. brave soul Slow start but awesome by the end!
Saturday 1 January 2022
Happy New Year!... Errrrrmmmm... Oooops!
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Grey afternoon out, but found cosy spot by neighbour's fire. Being plied with beer doesn't hurt either Cheers!
Saturday 25 December 2021
Xmas lunch with super generous friends. Fab afternoon of eating, drinking & making merry! Thank you so much!
Monday 20 December 2021
Howdy neighbours... wanna join us on our little walk?... Mooooooo!!!
Sunday 19 December 2021
Snowy peaks just few Km away but on the terrace in tee shirt & shorts enjoying post ride beer. Winter perfection!
Tuesday 14 December 2021
Obligatory December ski shots. Beautiful sunny day & great conditions. Super quiet with no lift queues. Awesome!
Wednesday 8 December 2021
When friends drop round with festive beer. Oh go on then... just the one! Meal wasn't bad either. Fun times
Friday 26 November 2021
Awoke to a pretty grey & dreary day soooo... went to Pau for a curry. As you do! Nom!
Friday 19 November 2021
Riding through stunning autumn colours. Sometimes not all about the mountains, though they do look amazing today too!
Tuesday 9 November 2021
Walkies! Helping neighbour with his unruly donkeys. Pls excuse my attire: been shovelling gravel & rocks all day!
Sunday 7 November 2021
Sunday morning sunrise from the front door. Not a bad effort given last night's festivities! Just beautiful
Saturday 6 November 2021
Whoa... teal & yellow! Random flyer from pub this evening: Reminds me of good times in Sydney. Erm... I think!
Saturday 6 November 2021
Great night out with friends in local town. Real pints, outrageous steak & profiteroles on offer. Nom, nom, nom!
Thursday 21 October 2021
Random shot from the road: Panta d'Escales reservoir. Lovely autumn colours along the route today. Very enjoyable.
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Swanky place we had apperos at fully booked for dinner, so ate at nearby tapas bar. Works for us & more economic too!
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Appero time! Well, Spanish style: sangria by the beach. Cheers!
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Sunset at Blanes. Seems like every beach here has a group of small fishing boats for tourists to snap. Works well
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Lunch @ Pou de la Vila, Tossa de Mar. Glad we resisted temptation to eat on seafront - still beautiful & superb food.
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Change from the coast, some nice hills around here too. Village of Hostalric a stand out in it's Autumn colours. Wow!
Wednesday 20 October 2021
Sunrise at Blanes. Bit too cloudy on the horizon TBH, but only here for 2 nights so best I could manage am afraid 
Tuesday 19 October 2021
Passing few mins on Tossa de Mar beach as restaurant we'd like to try not open yet. Spanish lunch hours: terrible!
Monday 18 October 2021
Just what you want to see on a recovery ride Head NE from Llafranc beach (very pretty place) if you fancy it!
Monday 18 October 2021
More beaches & beautiful little villages today. Gotta say am liking the off season here - quiet & perfect weather
Sunday 17 October 2021
Today's ride: From Spanish coast into hills & back, then coastal road dropping down to the occasional beach. Awesome!
Saturday 16 October 2021
What more beach? Off season in practically empty Calonge on a lovely sunny evening. Nice when it's not crazy busy!
Saturday 16 October 2021
On the road early today - has it's advantages! Through gorges, forests & vineyards in this wonderful light. A Treat!
Friday 15 October 2021
Dinner at Asily, Quillan. Superb Asian food & someone else 'accidentally' paid which was far too generous - thx!
Sunday 10 October 2021
In Arreau this arvo showing tourist friends about. Looking beautiful in the Autumn colours & light.
Sunday 10 October 2021
Lunchtime beer at Lac de Payolle. Sometimes showing tourist guests around isn't so hard!
Sunday 10 October 2021
Lunch @ L'Arcoch, Payolle. Looks basic, but don't be put off - hearty & tasty! The beer is great too so a winner!
Saturday 9 October 2021
Local dinner at O2C, Bagneres-de-Bigorre. Thanks to our tourist friend for treating us - sublime modern French food!
Saturday 2 October 2021
Few tapas plates in Hondarribia old town. Octopus, basque sausage, croquettes. Plus beer & sangria of course. Cheers!
Saturday 2 October 2021
From beach, inland into rolling hills & finale over Jaizkibel coastal road. Latter in particular has amazing views!
Saturday 2 October 2021
Ocean sunrise from Hondarribia. OK, OK... so sometimes a visit to the coast can be alright
Friday 1 October 2021
Very pretty Basque village of Ainhoa, super close to Fr/Es border. I cycled here earlier & returned for closer look.
Thursday 30 September 2021
Dinner at Restaurant Bonnet, Itxassou. Amazing food in a lovely traditional dining room. Highly recommended!
