It's really weird, I didn't remember climbing the Col de la Colombiere last year until the very end when I could see the cafe at the top. Then I had a great chuckle when I went into the cafe, which is also a souvenir shop. I remember very well that, given last year's weather was so awful, I contemplated buying some oven mitts to keep my frozen hands warm on the descent!!! The fact that I wouldn't have been able to brake was a minor issue... And, in true style today, I enjoyed a very yummy chocolate crepe at the top with my cuppa. I was so proud of myself. Do you remember the Col de la Colombiere, Diane? It's simply stunning when it's nice weather! I love the Aravis Mountains.
It's been great hearing from you, Diane, as well as Tim and Jane from the Pyrenees trip. Di and Tim, your North York Moors cycle sounded fab, especially the fish & chips in the rain after!! Sorry if we're making you jealous, Jane, in your NZ Winter.
Lisa, great to hear from you and especially that you and David enjoyed your honeymoon in Italy! Good luck with the mad workload over the next few weeks.
Mary, great to hear from you at Norrey's in the UK & hope you are all having a good time. All the campsites are working out fine, thank you, big plus! I know you explained the meaning of Camping de Cret tonight, however I still wasn't expecting a 20% climb for half a mile to the campsite after I'd already got Col de la Colombiere in my legs!
Charlie, thank you for the ACCA Council vote! Anyone else who is ACCA or knows any other ACCAs, please vote for me too, thank you!
Janny, glad you enjoyed the Team GB rowing, sounds an awesome time!
And Mum, keep getting that knee better.
Rest day tomorrow. I've already got my laundry done, how efficient! So the day is free for sightseeing, cuppas with pain au chocolat, checking my fabulous workhorse of a bike over and generally chilling out before the next leg.
Happy weekends everyone!
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Well done!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely rest day and hope the weather is kind to you on your day off!
Your tent looks very happy under the tree, and your bike is enjoying the rest i should think!
ReplyDeleteThe cycle shop really prepared your bike for it's adventure i would say.
The scenary every day is wonderful no wonder you like the area to cycle in!
We have been glued to the TV watching the Olympics it's so exciting. Jess Ennis won gold in great style, she left them all behind. Mo Farah won 10000 metres making it look easy, which i am sure it's not. GB did really well all day, too many events to mention all riveting. Andy Murrey and Laura Robson are through to the final in mixed doubles in Tennis, Andy is also in the final with Roger Federer today as well. i may cry if he wins!!
We got our tickets for Wells Cathedral Christmas by Candlelight Dec 21st yesterday, you have to get in early as soon as the tickets go on sale or you can't get near the front. We had lunch in the cafe while we were there, they do lovely Quiches all cooked in the kitchens there, lovely food.
I am keeping Mum and Dad informed how your getting on, they are pleased to get the up dates. Mum remembers when they cycled everywhere and camped all over the place.
Take care and enjoy your rest day.
Lots of love
Mum xxx
Awesome mate - very proud of you and your efforts! And jealous too!! Well done and keep up the great work!
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