(written by Nancy) We have said many times that travelling by bicycle is a great way to see a country, to learn about its people in their natural environment, often away from the tourist areas, through small towns and villages and rural areas.   Travelling by bicycle generally means saving money on petrol but you do … Continue reading Eat to ride, ride to eat – Memories are made of food

(written by Dave) After a weekend full of rain, we were beginning to think that we would not see the sun while we were in Paris.  Well today, I am happy to report that the sun came out and we had a fantastic late autumn day wandering the French capitol. We walked to the metro … Continue reading What a difference a day makes in Paris

(written by Nancy) We have settled into our rented Paris apartment – nice to have a place to spread out, cook a few meals and do some laundry in a real washing machine!  The apartment is small, as I expect most Paris apartments are, but we managed to get our bikes inside so we don’t … Continue reading Paris Update

(written by Dave) We’ve made it to Paris.  We didn’t ride much today as most of our travel was via the train.  We are probably done riding officially for the greater part of our trip – ah, that’s sad.  We hope to get in a few rides in Oregon so that our friends in Sydney … Continue reading Á Paris (40/21,440ks)

(written by Dave) We’ve had another interesting and somber history day in Normandy.  We went on an organized tour this morning out to La Point Du Hoc, moved onto Omaha Beach and finished the tour at the Normandy American Cemetery. La Point Du Hoc was where the first Americans came ashore on 6, June 1944.  … Continue reading Normandy history day two (30/21,430ks)

(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