Saddlebag of Memories… Day 6 … A day off in La Rochelle
Last night, after a long day’s ride and a superb, much-needed supper, we ambled around the Vieux Port and collapsed into bed, sleeping like babies until just after 7, this morning. The thought of having a day off had taken away the early-morning wakefulness, when normally we’re alert, planning the route and getting everything ready.…
Saddlebag of Memories.. Day 5 .. Bouin to La Rochelle
I can hardly believe that I’m writing this, but we’ve just got back from supper by the old harbour in beautiful La Rochelle, after another amazing day on the bikes. The day started early, as we had been staying in a beautiful home on the salt marshes, just north of the Ile de Noirmoutier and…
Saddlebag of Memories… Day 4 … La Gacilly to Bouin
If yesterday was a good day on the bikes, then today has been even better, and quite emotional too. We woke early, as we knew we had a long day ahead and left the beautiful and very comfortable Chambre D’Hote before breakfast, being seen off by the donkeys and emu, in the garden … Yes…
Saddlebag of Memories.. Day 3 .. Caurel to La Gacilly
After yesterday’s epic and admittedly, rather brutal ride, we weren’t really sure how we would feel getting back on the bikes this morning Would our bums be sore? Would we have any strength in our legs? Would we even get half way to tonight’s stay? All these worries were very present when we woke up…
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Hi, I’m Julie, and after many years of dreaming about living in Provence, I’m finally here with my husband, Andy, getting even further under the skin of the area we have loved for so long. Here you will find the latest posts, and hopefully you will explore a little further
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