Last day in …
woollypigs .. the sun. We got up early and went down to Les Sorbiers, for us to help out with the cleaning up. Only to find Rob in full control. So…
July 2009
No pain …
… no gain. Well I’m definitely a cyclist not a hiker. Bad knee yesterday and stiff legs last night and today the legs were better but still painful to walk.…
Blacks Octane 3 tent
Description: (From their site) A Blacks Octane 3 technical tunnel tent that is extremely light and has a very compact pack size. Its aerodynamic shape makes it suitable for mountain…
That would teach …
… me, to call someone something not nice. We got up with sore legs but very keen on getting going. Peli’s really wanted to go take me over to see…
Where are you …
… sleeping tonight, part II. We went to sleep and woke up again around 02:00, because the nature called. It would be pitch black if it was not for the…
Where are you …
… sleeping tonight? We had a nice sleep in, because of Peli’s folks arriving late in the afternoon. And in their car would be the last bits we needed for…
Why don’t cows …
We loaded up Rob's (from Les Sorbiers) mini bus, with our bikes plus Richard
Over to Hautacam …
… and back from Hautacam. We set off at 9:30 with Rob (from Les Sorbiers), Richard (a guest at Les Sorbiers), Pingu, Mrs Pingu, Dave, Peli and me. We had…
Exped DownMat 7Pump DLX: if only the Princess (and the pea) knew about these…
Description: (From their site) Exped DownMats: super comfortable, infinitely warmer and more compact than any other comparable mat of similar weight. Since down compresses so well, Downmats also packs very…
A good start …
… on today’s ride for the others but not me. We meet up with the Pingu’s and Dave at 09.30 and was soon off down the Tourmalet. The new tyres…