Monday 16 October 2023
Hot & humid out so why bother changing? 
Satay/tempe/fried chicken (where's my rice?!) & Bintang. Welcome to Bali!
Thursday 5 October 2023
Chipirons (baby squid), xistorra (Basque sausage) in honey sauce, croquettes & moule frite. Beer & sangria. Nom! 
Saturday 30 September 2023
Another sublime lunch at Auberge d'Ahusquy. Yes, you correctly counted drinks followed by 4 courses! Nom!
Friday 22 September 2023
TFI Friday! Cheers everyone, have a great weekend! 
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Lunch at Lou Bigourdan. Cheers! Spot the off menu dessert. Tiramisu was fantastic too, mind. Best to try both, ja?
Saturday 24 June 2023
Huge ride to Arpettaz/Crest Voland/Aravis/Croix Fry. Charcuterie lunch. Beer above Lake Annecy to finish. Magic day!
Friday 9 June 2023
When lunch terrace has red shades - argh! Very nice steak & crepe/pizza thing + ice cream & soft cheese dessert. Nom!
Thursday 8 June 2023
Obligatory '1st day of hols enjoying apperos & curry outside' shots *Actually 2nd day 'cos yesterday was busy!
Wednesday 1 March 2023
Enjoying sunset with a dark (French!) beer. Few biscuits & cheese to nibble. Was cold but productive day. Cheers! 
Saturday 25 February 2023
Love the classics season. Cheers!
Sunday 15 January 2023
It's my birthday & I'll, erm, not be eating for days after this feast! +Cake friend dropped off this arvo. Nom!
Friday 11 November 2022
Post-ride refreshments in dappled autumn sunshine. Lovely day here. Cheers!
Thursday 10 November 2022
Sublime lunch at La Table de Michele, Campsas. Love random finds like this. Lucky we didn't fancy a bottle of wine
Wednesday 2 November 2022
Post-ride refreshments Love this time of year when we can sit on terrace in warm sun & not get burnt to a crisp!
Wednesday 26 October 2022
Waiting for friends. Just the two of us. Feels like a date night from back in the day, if only for a few minutes
Tuesday 18 October 2022
Lunchtime bargain: 3 courses + beer + coffee for 14E. Generous portions too, now absolutely stuffed! Nom, nom, nom
Sunday 16 October 2022
Dinner at La Tasca de Ana, Jaca. Wonderful little tapas bar. Great food, nice cosy atmosphere. Love it
Wednesday 21 September 2022
Auberge d'Ahusquy. Spectacular views. Unbelievable food. Enough said.
Saturday 16 July 2022
Happy anniversary to us! In town for little drink watching the world go by then great lunch at O2C. Nom, nom, nom!
Tuesday 5 July 2022
German supermarket. Hallo! Showed great restraint only buying 2 cases. Few bottles of fave weizenbier too. Prost!
Monday 4 July 2022
Huge post-ride dinner of German goodies: Schnitzels, chips, pork & spaetzle. Strudel & of course beer. Hits the spot!
Sunday 3 July 2022
Willkommen in Deutschland! 2 mins after crossing the border sat with a beer, eating schnitzel & pulled pork. Nom!
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Late lunch after a morning's hike. Last of the fresh pasta from Italy sitting under a shady tree. We like it here
Monday 27 June 2022
Dinner? As if you couldn't guess: beer & fanta then pizza, pasta & tiramisu! Nom, nom, nom!
Saturday 25 June 2022
Dinner at Pane e Vino, Orta. Absolutely loved our platter of meat+cheese & breads. Sublime flavours. Great beer too!
Thursday 23 June 2022
Erm, wasn't I just here? Sightseeing with olds on Col de la Colombiere. Kiddy seat bonus: I get a beer. Cheers!
Sunday 19 June 2022
After a toasty day driving across most of France time to relax: well deserved appero in a shady camp spot. Cheers!
Friday 13 May 2022
Post-ride beer. No view as watching Giro on delay. And yes, not staged, kitchen island really does look like this!
Friday 6 May 2022
Town square in the lovely mountain village of Prades. Naturally there's an awesome tapas bar here. Nom, nom, nom!
Friday 6 May 2022
Today's shopping: self grips (light use only!) & few pints of Franziskaner on special. #BlokesAtTheSupermarket
Friday 29 April 2022
Beach-side apperos/dinner. Fried anchovies for me but ordered paella for 2 in error so had to help Pratiwi. Oops!
Thursday 28 April 2022
Rubbish weather at home, so let's go to Spain! Fantastic lunch in Ainsa en route to the Med. Nom, nom, nom!
Friday 15 April 2022
Great 61km ride + 90 minutes yard-work + 750ml bottle of Kwak on the terrace = satisfying afternoon/evening! #LifeIsGood
Sunday 27 March 2022
Not holiday food! Sunday lunch at home: roast duck, rice, greens & homemade sambal. With a cheeky beer. Yum!
Tuesday 22 March 2022
Fantastic dinner of pica-pau (chicken in light gravy made with beer), mushroom rice & sardines. Super nom bargain!
Monday 21 March 2022
Dinner in Alfama: cheese/olives/bread/black pudding & orange/steak/octopus/rice/chips/few veggies/couple beers. Nom!
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!
Tuesday 22 February 2022
Re-hydrating after first mow of year. Parfois il faut etre francais Mais ne inquietez pas, Belgique est proche!
Thursday 13 January 2022
Apres ski @ Chez Rainton. Not quiet the ambience of a slope-side bar but great beer, views & accommodating staff
Tuesday 11 January 2022
Talked into day on (& mostly off) piste by some foolhardy.. erm.. brave soul Slow start but awesome by the end!
Wednesday 29 December 2021
Grey afternoon out, but found cosy spot by neighbour's fire. Being plied with beer doesn't hurt either Cheers!
Sunday 19 December 2021
Snowy peaks just few Km away but on the terrace in tee shirt & shorts enjoying post ride beer. Winter perfection!
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!
Saturday 6 November 2021
Great night out with friends in local town. Real pints, outrageous steak & profiteroles on offer. Nom, nom, nom!
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!
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 2 October 2021
Few tapas plates in Hondarribia old town. Octopus, basque sausage, croquettes. Plus beer & sangria of course. Cheers!
Wednesday 29 September 2021
Dinner at Haize Hegoa, Itxassou. Nice bar with great view - shame it's dark outside. Great burger & steak though!
Thursday 9 September 2021
Still great food, but atmosphere in a fave tapas bar much subdued due to health regs. Hope it's back to normal soon!
