Continuing our exploration of Europes great rivers (‘cause that’s where it’s flat riding…;)
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High Noon
That’s about the time we rolled out of town this morning. It’s hardly worth mentioning the distance we rode today. Let’s just say we had a warm up – then retired for the day. As we are running ahead of schedule, we are taking it nice and easy for a little while. Auvillar is a…
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Dodging showers.
We were sheltering in coffee shops or under bridges for the 37kms to Moissac.
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The pink city.
La ville rose It’s been a nice relaxing few days in Toulouse. It’s a university city so has a cool young vibe and it has been very well taken care of. There are trees and parks everywhere. Lots of squares and pedestrianised areas in the old town, all lined with cafes and restaurants. And if…
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Into Toulouse.
We’ve got 3 nights here in Toulouse. Lots of exploring and relaxing to do…
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A nice slow Sunday.
There was 60kms to do today. With cloud cover and lots of tree shade – it made for an easier day. Tomorrow ends the Midi canal journey when we get to Toulouse. We’ll spend a few days there, then will head down the Garonne canal to Bordeaux.
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The Way.
So, I’ve always banged on about wanting to walk the Camino. It just so happens that the town we are staying in tonight is a popular starting point for pilgrims on their way to St Jean-pied-de-port to make their way over the Pyrenees then through the top of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. First of…
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Heatwave conditions in France.
And feeling a bit dusty. One of our most used sayings is: Live and learn. (but we never do) From here we made a boo boo that we were kicking ourselves about later. I didn’t get a chance to look through my guide book properly before today’s ride. (we were socially excited last night about…
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Sete to Beziers
So, it’s been a late night. It was midnight by the time we headed back to our apartment. We have really enjoyed everything about this gorgeous town! It has such a history. Look up The Cathars and Crusades.
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Last day on the coast.
It was busy, but it was worth it. You get a table (with a bit of luck) order a wine, then go hunting for whatever you’d like. We had the local oysters and prawns. So, next we jumped onto the ferry over to Meze. It was a 30 minute ride. (I’d read somewhere that there…
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1st leg down.
Tomorrow we’re going to see the old fishing village of La Pointe Courte. Then off to the fish markets in town. 😋