Monday 24 February 2020
Another amazing day for a ride. Jan/Feb this year been rubbish skiing but awesome on the bike! Swings/roundabouts 
Thursday 5 December 2019
Another awesome day on the slopes (despite a bit cloudy to start). And look who's joined in - yay! 
Sunday 1 December 2019
The local church had some amazing singers performing today, so we stopped by in our 'Sunday Best' Spectacular day!
Saturday 19 October 2019
Two nights in San Sebastian: Eat, sleep, eat, sleep, eat, shop, eat, sleep, eat, sleep, eat. Yes: *two* nights! 
Wednesday 16 October 2019
Impromptu lunch... just because we were passing And dish of the day is pork filet mignon... Nom, nom, nom! 
Monday 7 October 2019
On the shores of Untersee. We were last guests of the season in this campsite & they gifted us the stay! Danke!
Friday 4 October 2019
Dinner in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Pork with awesome crackling, apple something dessert & more beer of course. Prost!
Wednesday 2 October 2019
We accidentally find ourselves in Munich, in October. Oops! Beer, best pork knuckle ever & other treats. Prost!
Sunday 29 September 2019
Morning tootle on the bike. Austrian valleys, lakes, churches & castles under brilliant blue skies. Beautiful stuff.
Thursday 26 September 2019
Clouds cleared as we were looking for a lunch spot so: beer & pizza in sunshine! Yes, quite big. Yes, ate the lot!
Thursday 26 September 2019
Transfer day Views between La Villa & Cortina d'Ampezzo. Limited scope though due to overcast conditions 
Monday 23 September 2019
Afternoon snack: hot chocolate, coffee & apple strudel. Not a bad view either from this coffee shop in La Villa.
Sunday 22 September 2019
Passing a pretty grey Passo Gardena. Spectacular area, can't wait to see it in sunshine - hopefully!
Saturday 21 September 2019
OMG! Forgotten how much the Italians eat with this 1st/2nd dish thing. Absolutely stuffed! More cycling required!
Saturday 21 September 2019
Pre-dinner drinks by Lake Maggiore. I guess there are worse places to sip beer & watch the sunset...
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Lunch at one of our fave spots. Farewell to our visitors, it's been... erm... entertaining! See you again soon?
Monday 16 September 2019
Big dinner planned later so just need a snack for lunch? OK, pop up the mountain & share some charcuterie. Nom!
Tuesday 3 September 2019
Lunch at restaurant Euskalduna. 3 courses inc. steak main + wine & coffee for 14E - incredible bargain! Cheers!
Wednesday 17 July 2019
Vini & Pizze in L'Isle-Jourdain: possibly the best pizza in France! Yum! PS. Please excuse the hungry teenager
Tuesday 16 July 2019
Arvo ice-cream stop as one desert just wasn't enough for some! Lucky someone else got up early to ride their bike!
Tuesday 16 July 2019
Anniversary lunch at one of our favourite spots... with special family guest visiting from Aus. Amazing as always
Monday 15 July 2019
Simple picnic on the rocks above Lac d'Artouste. Not a bad spot I guess Will spend more time up here next visit!
Monday 15 July 2019
The train d'Artouste mountain railway. Bit of a tourist trap, but wonderful views & pretty entertaining all the same.
Monday 15 July 2019
Taking a ski lift in summer - what's that all about then!? Always nice views from one of these things though!
Sunday 14 July 2019
Dinner in Ainsa. See we're sat by the specials board & yes that's what we're eating. 15E/person for this. Nom, nom!
Sunday 14 July 2019
Wondering the old town of Ainsa. Perfect for lazy tourists as it's so tiny! Now, where's the medieval bar?
Sunday 7 July 2019
What a day to see cols with our visitor! Below/in/above clouds. Many cyclists. Cattle & horses. Sunshine happiness
Wednesday 3 July 2019
Lac de Gaube, stunning as always... even with a bit of rain at the end.
Monday 1 July 2019
Creperie Iguzkian in Hendaye. Nom, nom, nom! Even the crepes seem to taste better here in the Basque region!
Monday 1 July 2019
Swanning around Hendaye marina. Personally I don't see the point of a snail without wheels, but takes all sorts!
Monday 1 July 2019
Stroll along Hendaye beach, with obligatory ice-cream stop. Shame about the clouds, but TBH almost nicer like that.
Monday 1 July 2019
Oh look... pintxos for... well, let's call this brunch Managed to squeeze some desert this time too. Delicious!
Sunday 30 June 2019
Let the festival of pintxos begin! Nom, nom, nom!
Sunday 30 June 2019
Arriving in San Sebastian: little walk along La Concha before we get to the serious business of the day...
Wednesday 26 June 2019
Sacre Coeur in Paris. Not often you see such beautiful light inside a church. Worth the climb up those steps!
Wednesday 26 June 2019
You know Paris hotels are notorious for small rooms? Goes for lifts too, we barely fit in this one! #TakeTheStairs
Tuesday 25 June 2019
After-dinner treats: tiramisu & beer! Cheers! Or nom, nom, nom? Or both?!
Tuesday 25 June 2019
When in Paris: have Korean food for dinner OMG, the most succulent chicken here! Nice beer too. Yum, top marks!
Tuesday 25 June 2019
Palace of Versailles gardens. Slightly less crowded, slightly warmer. Nice stroll to Grand Trianon & back.
Tuesday 25 June 2019
A very busy, rather warm (middle of heatwave) Palace of Versailles. Quite beautiful & very interesting all the same.
Monday 24 June 2019
Pizza, pasta & the obligatory summer bucket of Hoegaarden. What's not to love? Cheers!
Sunday 23 June 2019
Teenage visitor suggests we go see some big towery thing. Oh come on then... if we must!
Saturday 22 June 2019
When in Paris? Hipster bars... pffft! Oh well, if we have to Cheers!
Saturday 22 June 2019
Down by the Seine. Plenty of trendy looking bars. Must be where cool kids hang after dark. Let's move swiftly on!
Saturday 22 June 2019
Arrive in Paris. Go directly to chinatown. Find restaurant in rather dodgy concourse below high-rise block. Enjoy!
Sunday 30 September 2018
Great to be back on the MTB! Almost 4 years since I last touched those bikes & they ride like new! Incredible!
Monday 27 August 2018
Today's stroll, only 10 mins from home, Courades de Bazust. Nice to be back doing close to 'proper' hiking
Monday 25 December 2017
Another hideous Xmas in the French Pyrenees... Yeah... it's a tough life here... Merry Christmas
Sunday 24 December 2017
Bah... Humbug... Grumble... Grumble... Erm... I mean... Merry Christmas Everyone!
Thursday 13 July 2017
TdF time! Always entertaining No pictures of the actual race because I was too busy watching & waving the 'roo!
