Day 1
Well off I trundled down to catch the train to France, this time unlike last time, I had great weather, rather than last year's monsoon..
Well check in came and went, and I had a train compartment all to myself.
Well off into France, and the glorious back roads, which seem to be devoid of traffic. Going through some really lovely villages, In Cambrai came across this memorial to the Canadian troops who fought here.
It was a really nice sunny day, and I was enjoying the great French roads too.
I eventually got to my hotel at about 17.30. I always think that that's about the right time to stop, so you can have a walk around these places, and grab a bite to eat somewhere.
Day 2.
Well after a nice start to the day, the rain came, and as is the normal, it chucked it down. I wasn't too bothered as I knew that it was going to clear up, and in the afternoon it did just that, and like yesterday, I could really start to enjoy the roads again in sunshine. Not many pictures today, as the main goal for me is to get to the Gorges Du Verdon.
Day 3
Well today I reached the hotel in Puget-Théniers. This place is beautiful, well kept houses and the village had bags of character too. It had rained again this afternoon, so I was happy to get my rain gear off and dry it out.
That evening I had a wonderful meal with other guests and the two owners who sometimes cook for the guests, if enough of them want to chip in for a meal. The other guest were from Berlin, and I had a great 2.5 hrs of speaking to them in German, I can get by JUST, in German, but as they all spoke perfect English, they were helping me along the way. All in all a bloody great evening.
Day 4
Well today's the day for the reason to come to this part of France. The Gorges Du Verdon. This is France's answer to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Believe me this place doesn't disappoint too. if you ever get a chance to visit this area, don't turn it down, it will be your loss. The roads and the scenery are just jaw dropping to say the least, and all with perfect blue sky's and sun to boot, it makes for a fantastic day's ride.
I did 213 Miles today in glorious weather, what a massive difference the sun makes, not only to the scenery, but to your own frame of mind.
Next stop Monte-Carlo.
Well off I trundled down to catch the train to France, this time unlike last time, I had great weather, rather than last year's monsoon..
Well check in came and went, and I had a train compartment all to myself.
Well off into France, and the glorious back roads, which seem to be devoid of traffic. Going through some really lovely villages, In Cambrai came across this memorial to the Canadian troops who fought here.
It was a really nice sunny day, and I was enjoying the great French roads too.
I eventually got to my hotel at about 17.30. I always think that that's about the right time to stop, so you can have a walk around these places, and grab a bite to eat somewhere.
Day 2.
Well after a nice start to the day, the rain came, and as is the normal, it chucked it down. I wasn't too bothered as I knew that it was going to clear up, and in the afternoon it did just that, and like yesterday, I could really start to enjoy the roads again in sunshine. Not many pictures today, as the main goal for me is to get to the Gorges Du Verdon.
Day 3
Well today I reached the hotel in Puget-Théniers. This place is beautiful, well kept houses and the village had bags of character too. It had rained again this afternoon, so I was happy to get my rain gear off and dry it out.
That evening I had a wonderful meal with other guests and the two owners who sometimes cook for the guests, if enough of them want to chip in for a meal. The other guest were from Berlin, and I had a great 2.5 hrs of speaking to them in German, I can get by JUST, in German, but as they all spoke perfect English, they were helping me along the way. All in all a bloody great evening.
Day 4
Well today's the day for the reason to come to this part of France. The Gorges Du Verdon. This is France's answer to the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Believe me this place doesn't disappoint too. if you ever get a chance to visit this area, don't turn it down, it will be your loss. The roads and the scenery are just jaw dropping to say the least, and all with perfect blue sky's and sun to boot, it makes for a fantastic day's ride.
I did 213 Miles today in glorious weather, what a massive difference the sun makes, not only to the scenery, but to your own frame of mind.
Next stop Monte-Carlo.
