Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Now we get cookin" - Bikers heaven

Today we drove a fantastic route with the motorbike.
Starting in Pont de Labeaume (department Ardeche) on N 102
take D5 to Jaujac. In Jaujac go right on D 19 through Souches and farther. Great views across the Rhone valley to Mont Ventoux and not a single meter of straight road. After the first pass just before a farm you turn sharp right onto D 239. Two more minor passes and you get back to N 102.
Turn right on N102 to return.

Stop in Thuyets, follow the signs to pont du diable (devils bridge) where there is a natural pool created by Ardeche river forcing its way through the rocks creating a narrow passage. Boy i should love to be there with some serious water coming through! talk about eddies ...
Anyway, take a dip there or follow the via ferrata including a tyrolienne.

8 more km and you're back at starting -point P. de Labeaume.

Dish of the day: lamb-stew with green beans and potatoes.

Bum hurts. Curse the motorbike.

Mood: chilled & filled

Friday, August 26, 2016

THE vacation

3 weeks vacation in France.
Boats & bikes will be loaded tomorrow and then off we go!
Still undecided where to go first but that's the beauty of a chilled tour with enough time: any place will be fine.

The parrots will enjoy the loving care of their sitter who leaves our minds at rest. All will be fine.

Let's go!