Bordeaux was a very beautiful city to spend a day in with many sights to see and lovely shops and eating places. We travelled in and out by tram and were escorted around by our chambre d'hote hosts (see photo of us all at house). On leaving them this foggy morning we cycled to join a cycle route which had been a railway track from Creon to Sauveterre de Guyenne. We learned of this during coffe time from a lorry driver from Norbert Dentressangle ( a British native). Before embarking on this route Shirley managed to fall off her bike once again as she cycled off the main road to join a cycle path. This started the frostiest time yet as Billy followed and after finding she was still alive declared 'can't understand why you did that!!!!' as Shirley lay prone across her bike huffing and puffing. There was a bit of silence after that. After repairing bike and body we reached the cycle route and enjoyed a very peaceful cycle through woodland, vineyards and even a railway tunnel (see photo). Arrived at Duras just before 5 pm for a pleasant night at the hotel where we first started cycling in France 11 years ago.
Distance: 88.8k
Hope that you managed to exit the tunnel safely as I am sure I can see a train coming the other way. I think all this falling off her bicycle is just Shirley's way of seeking attention or just a result of too much liquid refreshment the previous night.Signing off as we head for Perthshire on Monday morning to meet up with my Aussie cousin and 4 others. Look forward to the publication of the book in due course "Falling for France" - will sell more copies than Tony's Journey which is now at half price. John & Janette.
ReplyDeleteHi Have had computer probs so only just caught up. Great read and what excitements you are enjoying!! I can picture Shirley with the blood incident as of days of old!Looking forward to the next episode Meanwhile "Strictly" starts tonight so
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Anything for a bit of peace and quiet, eh UB?
ReplyDeleteHello all - We're following the fantastic trip on Google Maps and Street View gives us a chance to look at the scenery along the way. Congratulations Billie and Shirley on a great enterprise. Vivian and Jeremy.
ReplyDeleteHi UB and Shirley, that is not good you fell off your bike, i hope your okay, keep on cycling you can do it.
ReplyDeleteTake care Caroline xxx
You are covering amazing distances each day you cycle - we're very impressed. Hope Shirley achieves more desirable stability on the bike! You also seem to be meeting interesting and helpful people - what fun! Look forward to the next blog. Love, JIm and Cathie
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