Got the green light....Thunderbirds are go!!!

[Bounce]

So, after a pleasant evening in Lasse, we were greeted by a sunny Monday 20th July to head into the mountains.

We took the D428 which would take us to:

Uhart-Cize

Saint Michel

Arnéguy

Then joined the D301 / D18 to Lecumberry:

Then the D19:

To head to Col de Bagargi:

And continue on to Larrau:

And then picking up the Route d’Espagne to Arette-Pierre-Saint-Martin:

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Lovely Pyrenees pictures!

 

[Bounce]

Lunchtime arrived, so had a browse in the Zumo XT’s restaurant menu and found this place just around the corner from Arette-Pierre-Saint-Martin in Isaba:

Where a spicy sausage bocadillo & Coke Zero hit the spot perfectly:

.....and back round the corner into:

.....and the:

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[leadfarmer]

Ahh, one of the 4 Spanish words I know - bocadillo

The other 3 are - pollo, cerveza, rioja

 

[Bounce]

The post lunch ride would be a very enjoyable one taking in many lovely views & roads:

Arette:

Sarrance:

Bilhères:

On our way to Col de Marie Blanque:

And reaching Madame Blanque:

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[Arsey]

Ahh, one of the 4 Spanish words I know - bocadillo

The other 3 are - pollo, cerveza, rioja

Hijo de puta (pronounced he-ho de puter) ish.....useful to mention to the plod if you get pulled...

 

[Bounce]

A stop for ice cream & a carbonated soft beverage:

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[leadfarmer]

Hijo de puta (pronounced he-ho de puter) ish.....useful to mention to the plod if you get pulled...

Of course, forgot about that one

Gracias

 

[Bounce]

Feeling suitably refreshed, we continued on...

Col d’Aubisque:

Beoust

Arbéost

Col du Solour:

Then we had a short ride to our digs for the night, Hotel de Picors in Aucun:

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[Bounce]

And so to libations & dinner:

The bar:

The beer:

The grub:

The bedroom:

The view from the room:

This was the final night that Roberto would be with us as he was heading home on the Tuesday morning, so we decided to finish off the Dead Man’s Fingers rum I brought, and mixed it with a couple of Capri Sun Tropical’s from the vending machine .


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[Arsey]

More steak FRITZ !

 

[Andi_archer]

Hijo de puta (pronounced he-ho de puter) ish.....useful to mention to the plod if you get pulled...

Sure to get a polite response

 

[Nutty]

More steak FRITZ !

Surprised you didn’t comment on the mayonnaise on the lamb steak. You’re losing your touch.

 

[Santa-2512]

Surprised you didn’t comment on the mayonnaise on the lamb steak. You’re losing your touch.

Apart from the total lack of artistry in application, i was thinking never to invite you to dinner

Mayonnaise!! and on chips! how could you, hang your head in shame

 

[Nutty]

Apart from the total lack of artistry in application, i was thinking never to invite you to dinner

Mayonnaise!! and on chips! how could you, hang your head in shame

Mayonnaise on chips is fine, as is ketchup. Millions of people all over the world agree.

 

[ShakeyGS]

Odd place to find Grimbergen being served........

 

[alpinerider]

Odd place to find Grimbergen being served........

Thought the same.
The Eguzki beer has been noted though for October trip

Bounce, were the oversize bicycles still at the top of the Aubisque ?

As stated , not the Gastro extravaganza I was expecting on your trip but keep the photos coming

Enjoy

 

[Nutty]

Bounce, were the oversize bicycles still at the top of the Aubisque ?

Yes, they were.

not the Gastro extravaganza I was expecting on your trip but keep the photos coming

Patience

 

[Greg Masters]

Hijo de puta (pronounced he-ho de puter) ish.....useful to mention to the plod if you get pulled...

.

 

[Bounce]

Thought the same.
The Eguzki beer has been noted though for October trip

Bounce, were the oversize bicycles still at the top of the Aubisque ?

As stated , not the Gastro extravaganza I was expecting on your trip but keep the photos coming

Enjoy

Bikes...as Nutty says, yes.

Food pics are being posted for every day (we're only up to day 4)....and more to come