It was a chilly night camping at Annet S-Marne but not so cold that I had to get out of sleeping bag for an extra layer. We were both showered with ice exiting tent as we touched the canopy while the sun was shining in a way I had forgotten …
After an easy first day back in the saddle, and only 40 km from Paris we arrived sooner than expected at campsite recommended by Claire. To make the journey even more relaxed Max lead the way on my bike to the canal we followed for around 20km so navigation was …
We really do all have our challenges and in the short time I have been away have learnt that the physical challenges are possibly the easiest. As we pedal off with promise of a jump in temperature by 10 degrees and champagne as an incentive I’m thinking of Mum. Mum …
After two significant days of sleeping in and walking the streets of Paris we leave tomorrow morning. Clare has kindly given directions to a canal slightly north of where we are staying near Montmartre. Once locating the canal hopefully following it out of Paris will be a breeze. Exciting on …
After a triumphant night camping on Thursday night, Bois de Boulogne on the Seine and our first in Paris we decided to contact a few Warm Showers Hosts and see if anyone was able to provide accommodation for our remaining time here. Warm Showers is a touring cycling community that …
Robin is one of our oldest Australian come London friends having known us and our foibles in both Hemispheres. Robin was with us the night we deceided to share our individual dreams of riding to Australia. Rather than try and talk us out of it,…. or point out that our …
Our bodies are no more than machines, misbehaving, high consumption and hopefully to become more manageable with maintenance and care. During the first 3 days on the road the meaning of food changed dramatically. Day one it was difficult to swallow over the taste of emotion. No real sustenance was …
After a slight mechanical hic up saw us return to London after only 40 km, we are now at the close of our second day. We are defrosting indoors waiting to board the ferry to Dieppe. And yesterday our dear emergency contact Nick, came to the rescue. Thank you. As …
Thanks for the send off Lucinda. Surprised we can see Big Ben for all the sleet.