Robs Addition

Well, we are 3 days further into our adventure. The weather has taken a turn for the worse with heavy cloud and constant scottish mist , however the riding experience is just great. It gives one another prospective of life in country France with all the soft colours, massive amounts of running water , quiet streets , old buildings , narrow lane ways in farming communities. I didn't appreciate how beautiful the French countryside is !

We have stayed in some very quaint hotels , where the food has been pleasantly good , though sometimes served up in what looks like the dogs bowl. The beds , bathrooms and pillows all vary greatly and there isn't a huge amount of privacy with paper thin walls. They all have power saving lights , so the passageways are often pitch dark. I managed to set off the Fire Alarm one evening whilst trying to find light switch. Not the best way to endear yourself to French owners. No complaints - all parts of the experience. My understanding of the French language and my ability to speak French amounts to a very fat zero.

We never did find out what this place was called

Richard and Celia in the mist (not gorillas)

We have a couple of more Cols to climb before Monday and I think the weather will clear , so looking forward to being rewarded with spectacular views over the Pyrennes.

To Dad back in Tauranga New Zealand , I'm thinking of your always and I hope you are feeling better and will be back at Pillans Rd soon. You are made of tough stuff and a little old infection is not going to get the better of you. Love you - Rob , Jill, Catherine and John