FrançaOccitaniaMende44°31’29” N 3°29’48” E
30 de maio de 2017, França ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Thunderstorms overnight. Only slightly damp this morning. Mainly following the Lot today.
Breakfast 1 in tent. Breakfast 2 in a cafe in Estaing. Coffee break and lunch purchase in Lassouts. VeryLeia mais
FrançaOccitaniaSèteMont Saint-Clair43°24’10” N 3°41’34” E 31 de maio de 2017, França ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Calculated at breakfast that I could afford to take a day off and still keep on schedule.
A walk up the causse for the views and the exercise, picnic lunch and another stroll around town pm. ALeia mais
FrançaAuvergne-Rhône-AlpesVallon-Pont-d'ArcVallon-Pont-d’Arc44°24’17” N 4°23’32” E
1 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Two passes conquered. The first hit the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. High pasture at over 1100 metres.
The second hit the entry into the Ardeche.
Long descents totallingLeia mais
FrançaOccitaniaSauveterreÎle d’Oiselet44°2’31” N 4°49’20” E
3 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
First the Ardeche gorge, with lots of climbs between combes and cols. Eagles ? spotted.
Then a flattish afternoon ride into Cote du Rhone territory and the Vaucluse.
Passed the Melox plant whereLeia mais
FrançaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurSault44°5’32” N 5°24’28” E
3 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Until yesterday afternoon drivers had in the majority been considerate but suddenly, below Orange, it changed: they passed close and fast. Today, after 20 km or so they switched back to considerateLeia mais
FrançaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurMoustiers-Sainte-Marie43°50’42” N 6°12’50” E
4 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Blue skies after last night's thunderstorms. A couple on the campsite are travelling in miniature vintage cars made from wood. But they are pedal powered - amazing handiwork and dedication.
AllLeia mais
FrançaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurCastellane43°50’43” N 6°30’35” E
5 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Early start in order to tackle the hilliest stage so far. 1300 metres of ascent with no access to water along the Gorge du Verdon. Looking up at the road twisting above me and the gorge made me feelLeia mais
Angela Smith Well done you. I'd have got the bus! Are you nearly there yet? 😊 A x
FrançaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurVence43°42’39” N 7°5’27” E
6 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Last night chatted with Oliver and Jutta who had me round for a glass of wine. Then met Bill from the US, a former travel book writer now full time cycle tourist. We went for a pizza together and alsoLeia mais
FrançaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurVence43°42’41” N 7°5’33” E 7 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Hung around the port in Nice, observing the luxury yachts, some of which were for sale or hire.
Pre - booked "guests" leave their shoes on the Quay. Wow, I thought, this boat's asking price isLeia mais
FrançaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurVence43°42’42” N 7°5’33” E 8 de junho de 2017, França ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Breakfast in Vence. Funeral underway, dress code - wear something black even with jeans.
Bus to Nice and lunch with Carole at a Lebanese restaurant.
Bus back, sitting opposite two English women oneLeia mais
Cathrine Clarke Looks like you are having fun! X