(written by Dave) We had a big tourist day here in Bayeux today.  We started with the Bayeux Tapestry, moved onto Notre Dame Cathedral, then to the Battle of Normandy Museum and finally finished up at the British war cemetery .  We both agreed that it is a lot harder having a day of being … Continue reading Normandy history day

(written by Nancy) We had our last French lesson over breakfast today with our lovely hosts in Granville, Therese and Maurice.  We had another great conversation, working hard on our French and found out that Therese was a radiesthésiste – essentially a dowser or water diviner.  Imagine trying to talk about that in a foreign … Continue reading Our last French lesson in Granville – Granville to Bayeux (44/21,400ks + train, 366m)

(written by Dave) Today we visited Mont St Michel.  It was yet another confirmation that a pause here in Granville was a good idea.  Somewhere buried in a box, I have a copy of the book “1,000 things to do before you die”.  I’m certain that Mont St Michel is on their list.  Mont St … Continue reading Mont St Michel

(written by Dave) Another day when it is nice not to be slogging it out on the bikes.  It has rained pretty much all day long here in Granville.  We are struggling to get use to winter sunlight as well.  Even though we managed to have the blind up today, it is actually still dark … Continue reading Market day in Granville

(written by Dave) Are we bicycle tourists or are we tourists who happen to be travelling by bicycle?  That’s a good question.  We are quite pleased that we completed the JOGLE (the top to bottom traverse of the UK) but one of the side effects of doing this route was that it put us a … Continue reading Travel mojo restored in Granville

(written by Nancy) Well, as you can see by the numbers we didn’t make it far today.  A bit of a rough night in the ole’ chambre d’hotes last night – stuffy, humid, smelly – you name it, we had it.  Dave said this morning he was worried all night about bed bugs but we … Continue reading A few kilometers down the road – Donville les Bains to Granville (5k/ )

(Written by Dave) Three words describe today – wet, wet & wet.  It rained almost from the moment we left camp until we reached Donville les Bains some 70ks later.  We put this down as a “low fun content” day.  Today, along with the rain, we had a head/crosswind, giving us lots of heads down … Continue reading Low fun day – Portbail to Donville les Bains (70/21,346ks, 385m)

(Written by Dave) Today was our first day in France since we left on March 1st of this year.  I am happy to report that much of our French speaking has come back.  There wasn’t that much to begin with so having any come back is a good thing.  We had a couple interactions today … Continue reading Back to boulangeries – Cherbourg to Portbail (46/21,276ks, 585m)