Above The Clouds

So up fairly early - both of us not having the best of nights sleep at home . . . Possibly a little excited. Loup was pleased we were up but quickly guessed something was on the agenda and he wasn’t going to miss out. So as we tidied the house, packed our last minute bits and pieces and strategically threw everything into Roxvanne - Loup watched every move.
At 1130 we set off, initially into town to grab some cash and to fill Roxvanne and then off to the N10 and southbound.
Our journey was initially to Bordeaux and then on towards Pau, then hang a right to Ferrières and through down and up the Col De Soulor.
The tour is not navigating the Col De Soulor until the 17th but it will be busy up there and so we have decided to pitch up there tonight, have a chilled day in the mountains tomorrow, before the mayhem hits on Thursday!
The drive to Bordeaux was easy enough and without issue. We stopped shortly after for a wee break and a sandwich grab. I gave Loup a wander for 15 minutes while Tre fought her way through the hoards in the services.
We then drove to Pau and stopped at Leclerc for food to see us through the next two days. There was some disagreement on what we needed but we finished and left without coming to blows.
We then did a quick dash to Decathlon to buy a small upright tent for a specific purpose - if you know you know.
Then we hit the quieter roads and through winding lanes to Ferrières. As we cleared Ferrières we saw quite how misty the mountain climb was going to be. I’ve only driven Tre through the Pyrenees once before - in a snow storm. Tre didn’t open her eyes for that entire drive and I had a feeling this was going to be similar. To be fair it wasn’t too bad as we couldn’t see over the edge - I just had to stay between the white lines, avoid the cars descending the other way and try to find somewhere to park up - not on the edge side obviously . . . I had been told!!
We finally reached the summit and turned onto the D918 and almost immediately finding a grass area on which to stop.
On exiting Roxvanne we heard bells and were immediately surrounded by mountain sheep being brought down by the shepherd and his dogs - much to Loup’s disgust.
We then set about sorting the van, grabbing something to eat and walking Loup.
Fair to say the views were not visible due to the cloud and mist - we have seen it should be 30 degrees and sunny tomorrow.
So after a fairly busy day an early night was called for.

On the way to Pau we played our little in van game of listening to an album neither of us has listened to before, then to give it a score out of 10. If it doesn’t get a score because it is so poor we make a note of which track we got to before binning it.
So today’s choice by Tre was
The Boomtown Rats - In The Long Grass
We made it to track 3 . . . it was pants.

Song of the day
Paul Weller - Above The Clouds

https://open.spotify.com/track/1Xttc3DIZpksCRHR…Les mer