Day 20, 23. June Wednesday Today we had a short but scenic drive from Albi to Millau. Although the weather wasn’t spectacular (cloudy/overcast the entire day) the scenery was so interesting that we had to make several photo stops along … Read More
Day 21, 24. June, Thursday In spite of the fact that the weather was overcast and on-and-off rainy we decided to visit the Viaduct de Millau viewpoint. I mean, who knows when we’ll be back? It was a good decision. … Read More
Day 22, 25. June Friday The day started a bit grey, so we took our time getting moving (so what’s new) and during our leisurely breakfast decided to ride up the River Jonte to the town of Meyruies, 22km away. … Read More
Day 23, 26. June Saturday We had a lot of plans for the day so we got up at 8, didn’t linger over breakfast and by 9:45 were on the bikes heading out for a short ride. For years, we’d … Read More
Day 24, 27. June Sunday In the middle of the night we were awakened by a loud “thwap/crack” and saw the light flash immediately thereafter. We were in the middle of a thunderstorm! We laid awake listening and noticed that … Read More
Day 25, 28. June Monday We set the alarm for 8 and were breakfasted and out of the campsite by 10:30, pretty early for us. Our main goal for the day was “Point Sublime” the lookout over the Tarn Gorges. … Read More
Day 26, 29. June Tuesday After Werner’s past few days of strenuous driving we decided to take a day to relax. We slept in and ate a leisurely breakfast (having ordered our baguette and croissants the previous evening). When you’re … Read More
Day 27, 30. June Wednesday We hit the road at 11, anxious to get to another climate zone where the sun would shine with more warmth. This drive took us through the Cevennes National Park, an area of verdant hills … Read More
Day 28, 01. July Thursday Aarrgh, the alarm went off at 7:45 and we got ourselves ready for the first event of the day. I made breakfast as Werner got the bikes down and ready (put in the batteries and … Read More
Day 29, 02. July Friday We hit the road at 11, heading roughly northeast towards the town of Crest, where lavender fields were supposedly abundant. In 45 minutes we reached Crest where we were both expecting to see the fabled … Read More