Post-ride beer. No view as watching Giro on delay. And yes, not staged, kitchen island really does look like this!
Town square in the lovely mountain village of Prades. Naturally there's an awesome tapas bar here. Nom, nom, nom!
Today's shopping: self grips (light use only!) & few pints of Franziskaner on special. #BlokesAtTheSupermarket
Beach-side apperos/dinner. Fried anchovies for me but ordered paella for 2 in error so had to help Pratiwi. Oops!
Rubbish weather at home, so let's go to Spain! Fantastic lunch in Ainsa en route to the Med. Nom, nom, nom!
Great 61km ride + 90 minutes yard-work + 750ml bottle of Kwak on the terrace = satisfying afternoon/evening! #LifeIsGood
Not holiday food! Sunday lunch at home: roast duck, rice, greens & homemade sambal. With a cheeky beer. Yum!
Fantastic dinner of pica-pau (chicken in light gravy made with beer), mushroom rice & sardines. Super nom bargain!
Dinner in Alfama: cheese/olives/bread/black pudding & orange/steak/octopus/rice/chips/few veggies/couple beers. Nom!
Back from today's ride in the nick of time! Step off bike, crack a beer, watch 6 Nations while I stretch. Great game!
Re-hydrating after first mow of year. Parfois il faut etre francais Mais ne inquietez pas, Belgique est proche!
Apres ski @ Chez Rainton. Not quiet the ambience of a slope-side bar but great beer, views & accommodating staff
Talked into day on (& mostly off) piste by some foolhardy.. erm.. brave soul Slow start but awesome by the end!
Grey afternoon out, but found cosy spot by neighbour's fire. Being plied with beer doesn't hurt either Cheers!
Snowy peaks just few Km away but on the terrace in tee shirt & shorts enjoying post ride beer. Winter perfection!
When friends drop round with festive beer. Oh go on then... just the one! Meal wasn't bad either. Fun times
Awoke to a pretty grey & dreary day soooo... went to Pau for a curry. As you do! Nom!
Great night out with friends in local town. Real pints, outrageous steak & profiteroles on offer. Nom, nom, nom!
Swanky place we had apperos at fully booked for dinner, so ate at nearby tapas bar. Works for us & more economic too!
Lunch @ L'Arcoch, Payolle. Looks basic, but don't be put off - hearty & tasty! The beer is great too so a winner!
Few tapas plates in Hondarribia old town. Octopus, basque sausage, croquettes. Plus beer & sangria of course. Cheers!
Dinner at Haize Hegoa, Itxassou. Nice bar with great view - shame it's dark outside. Great burger & steak though!
Still great food, but atmosphere in a fave tapas bar much subdued due to health regs. Hope it's back to normal soon!
Fabulous Thai @ Sabai Sabai in Argeles Plage. No entree, but ordered 3 mains & devoured the lot! Highly recommended.
Morning: 103km ride. Arvo: hours cutting hedges & grass. Finish 10 mins before sunset. Well deserved beer & nibbles!
Lunch at Hotel Bellevue, Cambo-les-Bains. Fantastic food, especially the main & ridiculous value - 3 courses for 16E!
Lunch above clearing clouds @ Refuge Orisson. Great steak & Gateau Basque - of course - nom! Fantastic experience!
Tapas, beer & sangria... watching the world go by in St-Jean-Pied-de-Port. Went down a treat after earlier exertions!
Another day cycling, sports viewing, yardwork, nerd work/play, enjoying beer & tunes comes to an end. #FeelingBlessed
When dad starts conversation about beer so need shot of current selection. The odd one out is strictly for guests!
Temporary shelving setup in the garage for training. Strangely motivational... hmmmmmmm...
Great day on the snow with the ladies. Raquettes with a picnic stop. Absolutely beautiful parcours at the Couraduque!
Spin on t'bike then simple new year's lunch: noodle soup and a beer. Yum! Needn't always go OTT on special days
Beer o'clock so must also be time to say... Merry Xmas everyone! Whatever you're doing... have a great day!
Dinner @ the Gouaillardeu again. Pratiwi ordered Couilles de Mouton. Erm... OK, but think I'll stick to steak! Yum
Drinks & dinner in the Gouaillardeu, Arette. Nom, nom, nom! This is Part 1, can you tell what's coming next?
Lunch @ Lac de Payolle. Beautiful day, beautiful setting, wonderful food/drink. Entertaining company. Good times!
Apperos in Revel's main square. Impressive here but sadly no market during our visit. Doh! Lucky there's beer!
Post yard-work refreshment. One of the best beers in the world? Gotta say the tripel is growing on me Cheers!
Another rock/gravel delivery. 'Only' 13t but few big ones in there so workout time! Beer bottle for scale, honest!
End of another hard day. No really. There's a big of dirt in the shadows I moved 'earlier'. Honest! Cheers!
At the dinner table tonight... are we in France or Belgium? Or does it even matter? Cheers!
Look for 'fancy' restaurant in Cahors but v. busy Saturday, so end up in a backstreet bar. Prolly more fun anyhow!
Lunch in Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Beautiful place & v.toasty today so we chose a super shady spot... & the large beer!
Post ride lunch: filet mignon, roasties & one of my favourite beers. Feels like it's my birthday! Nom, nom, nom
When you're invited to socially distant aperos. Cheers! Thanks to the generous hosts - nice to get out a little
1st ride in months earns last (sob!) German beer from our Autumn trip. Cheers! Now about that Franco/German border