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14th year!
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Ask her if she remembers a bearded Scotsman who couldn't get into the Hotel du Parc because it didn't open until 6pm.
I rode from Kent and got there at 5:15 (18th July I think) and the door was locked. Parked the bike and went to the Campanile for a beer, or two.
If anyone is near Limoges, a visit to Oradour sur Glane is worth it https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oradour-sur-Glane_massacre
Bit last minute on packing arrangements…….found the tent
, can’t find the sleeping bag 
, not to worry, it’s hot in France 
. Checked out overnight ferry prices 
(gulp), decided on tunnel
, bike all sorted 
, apart from rebalancing throttle bodies (oil head) but that’s 5 mins of a job . No route planning done 
but that’s ok, I can make it up as I go along for this trip 
. Looking forward very much to meeting a bunch of fellow Gser’s and the great man himself (Sid) 
, can’t find the sleeping bag , not to worry, it’s hot in France . Checked out overnight ferry prices (gulp), decided on tunnel, bike all sorted , apart from rebalancing throttle bodies (oil head) but that’s 5 mins of a job . No route planning done but that’s ok, I can make it up as I go along for this trip . Looking forward very much to meeting a bunch of fellow Gser’s and the great man himself (Sid) 
Bit last minute on packing arrangements…….found the tent, can’t find the sleeping bag
, not to worry, it’s hot in France
. Checked out overnight ferry prices
(gulp), decided on tunnel
, bike all sorted
, apart from rebalancing throttle bodies
but that’s ok, I can make it up as I go along for this trip
, can’t find the sleeping bag 
, not to worry, it’s hot in France 
. Checked out overnight ferry prices 
(gulp), decided on tunnel
, bike all sorted 
, apart from rebalancing throttle bodies 
but that’s ok, I can make it up as I go along for this trip 
See you next week.
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Got a spare sleeping bag min the camper if you need itBit last minute on packing arrangements…….found the tent
Thanks Neil, I’m going to send Mrs Hatter on a foraging mission in the loft to see if she can find it tomorrow
Spent another day prepping lol
So far i cant find
Merino top
Waterproof trous
1 inner glove
Oh and the brand spankers Sena 50s that arrived this morning is now reboxed ready to go back tomorrow
Something in it is broken internally - it rattles ( it shouldnt rattle )
I now have a second fitting kit on route, so i can use the 30k on the new lid
So far i cant find
Merino top
Waterproof trous
1 inner glove
Oh and the brand spankers Sena 50s that arrived this morning is now reboxed ready to go back tomorrow
Something in it is broken internally - it rattles ( it shouldnt rattle )
I now have a second fitting kit on route, so i can use the 30k on the new lid
I read the details, very sad. I won’t visit as I want a happy and positive holiday.
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I've got my merino top and waterproof over-trousers with me but no inner gloves, sorry (I do, however, have over-gloves with me)!Spent another day prepping lol
So far i cant find
Merino top
Waterproof trous
1 inner glove
Oh and the brand spankers Sena 50s that arrived this morning is now reboxed ready to go back tomorrow
Something in it is broken internally - it rattles ( it shouldnt rattle )
I now have a second fitting kit on route, so i can use the 30k on the new lid
It's to be 37C here in Portugal this afternoon so I don't think I'll need any of them anyway.
We're heading to a beach area at a lake soon to watch the MotoGP while drinking beer and eating whatever, same again for tomorrow.
I leave ere Monday morning.
|See you there Santa!
I'm really looking forward to the weekend after two weeks of blistering sun here - where's that pool?
You'll be missing out as although it's a sad story, visiting is a must I think.
Accommodation sorted in a classic French mansion for Thursday night just north of Poitiers so a nice steady 2 day run down from Caen.
If I were on my todd, it would be a days ride but madam wants the winding quiet roads with regular stops which is fair enough I guess.
We are staying about 1km from Sids in an AirB&B so we'll unload the gear when we arrive on Friday afternoon and pop down to see what's what.
If I were on my todd, it would be a days ride but madam wants the winding quiet roads with regular stops which is fair enough I guess.
We are staying about 1km from Sids in an AirB&B so we'll unload the gear when we arrive on Friday afternoon and pop down to see what's what.
If you want a non motorway route after Waypoint 8 on your route that takes in the Dordogne valley castles/chateaus use the following route. It will be a little slow between 3 and 6 but the other sections are free flowing and scenic roads
Dordogne Valley
There are a lot of roads in this neck of the woods that still have "priorité à droite", see the RAC link below for road sign explanations, it is very subtle and the French still get confused
Priority to the right
Colin
I've finally worked out how to post photos!
last night's view over the lake.
That'll do nicely
I've finally worked out how to post photos!
last night's view over the lake.
Stunning!
I've finally worked out how to post photos!
last night's view over the lake.
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