Friday 13 January 2017
Pratiwi didn't want to go for a short stroll today, but after being talking into it, turns out it was fun! 
Wednesday 21 December 2016
Little walk up near Col des Palomières. Not bad for the first day of winter! Making some new friends too 
Wednesday 21 December 2016
Patisserie didn't have the cake we wanted (it's not strawberry season). Oh well, will have to pick something else! 
Monday 19 December 2016
Lac de Gaube. Frozen. Wow! View aside, sound of the ice popping & cracking echoing around was absolutely incredible!
Monday 19 December 2016
Little stream near at Pont d'Espagne. Half frozen there's a tiny waterfall created by the ice here. Cool!
Saturday 17 December 2016
Lunch at Payolle. I guess there are perks to having to do this tourist thing after all! Nom, nom, nom, nom! 
Thursday 15 December 2016
Late afternoon Autumnal stroll. Saw a pheasant up here & chased him out of the bracken when he hid in there. Cool!
Tuesday 13 December 2016
Another glorious day... perfect for a spin in the sun with Pratiwi
Sunday 11 December 2016
Random hike up a nearby hill: Plateau d'Esquiou. Pratiwi said was a bit steep near the top. But it's a plateau!
Thursday 1 December 2016
Lovely day & Pratiwi said we should go cycling. Never let it be said I don't pander to her every wish! #ToughGig
Sunday 20 November 2016
Heading out to lunch with the local bike club. Random view on the trip there. Lovely & warm in the sunshine today
Friday 18 November 2016
We've been provided with a lovely traditional room this evening. Little nippy here but so comfy & cosy in that bed!
Friday 18 November 2016
Last minute decision to take in a concert. In the cheap seats!
Friday 18 November 2016
Bonjour Paris! And... au revoir. Not a bad morning for a quick walkabout.
Thursday 17 November 2016
Strolling streets of Saint-Germain. These food shops & people eating on the street helping us working up an appetite!
Thursday 17 November 2016
Free WiFi/charging desk at Tarbes train station. Well... free so long as you pedal. Great idea & saw kids using it!
Friday 11 November 2016
Lunch with friends after a damp walk. Advantage of chilly conditions: the restaurant is serving vin chaud. Cheers!
Friday 4 November 2016
Chatting to local about huge mushrooms he just picked from his field. He insisted we take them to try. So lucky! Yum!
Friday 4 November 2016
Same road as last time, just bit slower today Must have been the clouds holding us back. Right girls?
Sunday 23 October 2016
Spectacular autumn afternoon in the French Pyrenees, and always a pleasure visiting this spot. Happy Birthday Liz!
Wednesday 19 October 2016
Chatting to the neighbours... Moooooooo!
Tuesday 27 September 2016
Lovely Autumn day and just wondering around in the Pyrenean foothills. Sunshine. Fresh air. Tranquillity. Perfect.
Friday 23 September 2016
Countryside walkies. It's 'walkies' as neighbour's dog decided to tag along. She's smart, knows not to chase cows!
Thursday 15 September 2016
Another difficult day in Southern France Hanging with friends while they force food & drink on us. Thanks guys!
Friday 9 September 2016
Quick lunch stop. Tried Parisienne Bruschetta to discover it's cheese on toast with ham! Very nice though. Nom!
Monday 5 September 2016
Evening walk between the cornfields. Val d'Adour, French Pyrenees.
Saturday 27 August 2016
Little trip to market today. We didn't pick up much, but how good does this slab of pork look? Nom, nom, nom
Thursday 25 August 2016
Pratiwi hasn't been up this road before but quite likes the view. Maybe she should ride a bike more? #FamousClimb
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Post-recovery, recovery Cheers from Saint-Lary-Soulan!
Monday 15 August 2016
Didn't know what this dish was, but took it anyhow. Turns out to be deep fried cheese with jam on top. Soooo good!
Monday 15 August 2016
When in Spain... Loving this tapas bar in Urtau Arties (Valle de Aran). It's an amazing place! Nom, nom, nom!
Monday 15 August 2016
Hike to Estany de Gerber, past another two smaller lakes. This pretty high up in the Spanish Pyrenees, around 2150m.
Friday 12 August 2016
Andorran pizza. It might be the middle of summer, but in the shade it's still a bit chilly up here so went down well!
Friday 5 August 2016
Family dinner in Quillan. I'm not easily impressed by salad, but... that's not bad! Prefer my choice mind!
Thursday 28 July 2016
Outrageously good dinner tonight. Soooo good & so much too. Had to take a doggy bag which was our lunch the next day!
Monday 25 July 2016
Evening snack: Beer, baguette, roquefort, rillettes de canard. Yum! While Pratiwi went for coffee & cake. Durh!
Sunday 24 July 2016
Bagneres-de-Bigorre fete. Few early snaps in the market hall with freshly sliced prosciutto, drinks & other goodies.
Friday 22 July 2016
As rock'n'roll as it gets in the French countryside: local singers at a campsite. At least there was free alcohol!
Tuesday 19 July 2016
Wondered into the nearby village on a sticky hot afternoon. Ice cream reward for some, cool glass of beer for others.
Sunday 3 July 2016
Walkies at Col des Palomières. View behind to the North as you can't see the mountains to the South from here. Doh!
Friday 1 July 2016
Out in the woods next to 'home' with the dogs. One is too shy for photos, the other clearly an attention seeker!
Sunday 19 June 2016
Last day of spring evening ride with my beautiful - if a little slow... ahem! - riding partner. Niiiice!
Friday 10 June 2016
When you drop round to friends for lunch... and are served a four course gourmet meal! Nom, nom, nom Thank you!
Friday 10 June 2016
Helping friends collect cherries from this beautiful tree in their yard. Yuuuuuum!
Monday 9 May 2016
Rest day stroll. Got a little carried away & ended up going 8km to the next village & source of the Crastes. Oops
Sunday 1 May 2016
Local couple gave us the tip to go to this spot & collect wild garlic. Tasty in salad & cooking they said. We agree.
Monday 25 April 2016
Rosbif lunch. Désolé monsieur, it's better in the UK Mousse for dessert was to die for though. Nom, nom, nom!
Monday 25 April 2016
Passing through Vaison-la-Romaine. In 2012 I spent several hours on an IV drip 100m from this square. Fun times!
Thursday 21 April 2016
Dessert time: Black Forest gâteau & more local beer. Like there's another choice?! Love a bakery that serves beer!
Thursday 21 April 2016
Hearty lunch under dappled shade in a beer garden next to the Abbey & old brewery where that beer originates. Cheers!
