Fifi’s French Adventure Day 4
July 21, 2020
After 12 days in the garage at Brantôme we’re back on the road again driving Fifi, our 49 year old 2CV to Provence … More Fifi’s French Adventure Day 4
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Fifi’s French Adventure Day 3…. Not quite as planned
July 10, 2020
So day 3 of our drive to Provence was due to take us down through The Charente and on into The Dordogne, where we had booked to stay the night at the Hotel De L’Esplanade in the stunning little bastide village of Domme. This was due to be a real trip down memory lane, as … More Fifi’s French Adventure Day 3…. Not quite as planned
And so begins this wonderful adventure
February 15, 2020
A couple of days ago I was sat with a friend, drinking tea and chatting about some of the things we will be doing this year saying that it will be ‘interesting’ to say the least. She smiled and said that her idea of interesting is visiting a museum or looking at some art, a … More And so begins this wonderful adventure
Chasing the dawn on Mont Ventoux
July 17, 2019
A few years ago, if Andy had suggested watching the sunrise from the summit of Mont Ventoux, I would have worked out how long it would take us to drive there, set an alarm and enjoyed the drive across and up the mountain. But that was a few years ago and things change. So a … More Chasing the dawn on Mont Ventoux
The Planning Begins ……….. Again!
January 3, 2017
Last summer my hubby (Andy) & our 2 boys took on a fantastic challenge, cycling nearly 1500km from our home on Dartmoor to Sete on the South Coast of France. Their #MoortoMed ride took them down the West Coast of France, before they headed inland and cross country along the Canal Du Midi to the finish line on the … More The Planning Begins ……….. Again!
One Week on & some first thoughts on the adventure
August 4, 2016
This time last week the boys were cycling the last leg of their mammoth cycle from Dartmoor to Sete in the South of France. The ride saw them cover nearly 1500km in just under 2 weeks. I think it’s fair to say they had a fantastic time & certainly it’s an experience they’ll remember for … More One Week on & some first thoughts on the adventure
Day 13 – Carcassonne to the Finish Line at Sete
July 29, 2016
Distance cycled ……… 80 miles Total distance cycled during the ride ………… 865.4 miles / 1392.4 km So boys how would you sum up the final day in 3 words……… Fatigue, Joy, End!! Firstly apologies for not posting this blog last night, but it was all a bit overwhelming, being back together as a family … More Day 13 – Carcassonne to the Finish Line at Sete
Day 12 – Toulouse to Carcassonne
July 27, 2016
Distance cycled …….. 67 miles So boys how would you sum up today in 3 words? ……. Medieval Cart Track! Arriving in Toulouse last night I think it’s fair to say that Andy George & Tom felt they needed a rest. In the last 3 days they had cycled just shy of 250 miles & … More Day 12 – Toulouse to Carcassonne
Day 11 – Damazan to Toulouse
July 26, 2016
Distance cycled ……….. 91 miles So boys what 3 words would you use to sum up today? …….. On a Mission! After another long day in the saddle yesterday the boys found a nice quiet site by a lake , just a short distance from the cycle trail. After a lovely evening & the realisation … More Day 11 – Damazan to Toulouse
Day 8 – La Rochelle to Cozes
July 23, 2016
Distance travelled ….. 68.6 miles So boys how would you sum up today in 3 words? Mechanical, Puncture, Trailer After a great 36 hours in La Rochelle the boys were certainly ready to get back on their bikes again & to continue on their route down through France It turned out that La Rochelle was … More Day 8 – La Rochelle to Cozes
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