Good ride report.

Interesting trip.
Pleased that Ange didn't suffer any serious injuries.
My wife rides a
Ducati Multistrada 1000 and
Aprilia Pegaso 650 (Rotax 655) although the latter now needs a new rear shock - More expense.
Christine dropped her
Multistrada at Dover while doing an unexpected U-turn at slow speed,

its a good job I had R&G crash bungs fitted before our trip to Germany and the Nurburgring.
The wife also ended up in a ditch near the Nurburgring on the same trip, her legs sticking up and body down, she was unable to get out without my help due to the steep banks.
Her bike only suffered a a broken front brake lever which I was able to replace at the
Festa Ducati which was in full swing.
My wallet on the other hand suffered terribly.
I know how you feel keep picking the other half's bike up, its exhausting in many ways.

In fact, I nicknamed her "Lino".
