Day 17 Walking the wall around the city

Today Peter checked out the bike paths, and I wandered along the wall encircling the old city.

Loved my day - from the cathedral I was able to find the walking path along the ancient walls encircling the old town. Was delighted that there very few people along the route so I could really enjoy it.

The pics & video tell most of the story, so I won’t say more. Such spectacular views from on high.

I was able to find my way back home from the end of the path, stopping to grocery shop on route back, then headed over to the West Bank to check out the huge Parc de la Devesa. Heading back I got a bit lost, but eventually found my way back to meet Peter.

Meanwhile, Peter had had a lovely 45 K bike tour along the water, through the same large park I’d visited, then he’d headed outside the city. I’m glad he scouted it out so I’ll join him later this week.

Must say I was shocked at the price for renting bikes here. Yes it’s a bikers «  heaven » but they’re certainly capitalizing on it. In Bordeaux we paid 14 euros a day, in Arcachon 12 euros. Here they’re charging 30 minimum for a city bike plus 5 for a helmet. YIKES for 2 of us that’s 70 euros a day- $95. That’s crazy. Must say that’s part of the reason why I didn’t bike today.Read more