We’re a bit weary after yesterday, partly because a group of Welsh lads on the campsite were still celebrating the Wales win at 3 o’clock in the morning! Therefore, we had a lazy morning before getting the train into Antibes. Once there we had a walk through Vauban Port, full of expensive yachts and motor... Continue Reading →

We rode into Nice through Cagnes-sur-Mer, past the airport and along the Promenade des Anglais until we reached the Jardin Albert 1st, where the Rugby Village is. It took about an hour, taking our time. The wind was in our faces all the way and it was harder work that I'd expected though! At least... Continue Reading →

After an unlucky evening yesterday that left us unable to go on bikes, today we took the train to Nice to see the old town and check out arrangements for the rugby match tomorrow. I noticed there was a free concert in the Hippodrome in Cagnes-sur-Mer yesterday evening… Beethoven’s 9th symphony… not usually our type... Continue Reading →

Woke after a great night’s sleep for me but not John, who complained about my snoring, vivid dreams, a buzzing mozzie and a dodgy tummy. Thankfully, he was feeling ok for the 4-hour trip ahead of us. It was a pretty journey as we wound through the hilly countryside to Aix-en-Provence. It was a beautiful... Continue Reading →

After our aborted attempt to visit Gordes yesterday, we tried again today. We were pleased to get a space in the car park easily. Paying for it was another matter! The queue for the payment machine was long so John, thinking he was being clever, attempted to pay online. Unfortunately 4 different cards wouldn't work... Continue Reading →

We started the day with a trip to Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Our book says that the source of the Sorgue river in this town is one of the natural wonders of Provence. However, once we arrived at the source, all we could see was a dry cave. No water! That said, retracing our steps, the river did... Continue Reading →

We had our second trip into Orange this morning, this time to visit the Théâtre Antique d'Orange. This Roman theatre still has its original stage wall, which is the only one of its kind still intact, and it is still used for concerts throughout the summer. The theatre was designed to ensure perfect acoustics, amplifying... Continue Reading →

After our busy and tiring days on the river, we've had a more relaxing day today. It's been partly spent preparing Bertie to move on, and partly spent visiting the Grotte Chauvet 2 to see the 36,000-year old artwork. The Grotte Chauvet 2 cave is the world's largest replica of a cave and is decorated... Continue Reading →

We've been looking forward to this 2-day trip through the Gorges of the Ardèche for a long time, paddling our packrafts and camping overnight at a campsite with toilets and showers but no other facilities. On the day, we were awake bright and early ready to go. After buying pastries from our campsite shop we... Continue Reading →

I woke up feeling much better, apart from the itching bites on my legs. We are both covered in little pink spots but have never seen the culprits… there are no mozzies or midges to be seen anywhere! It’s a mystery! Although we don’t leave the campsite until Saturday, we’ll be away paddling for the... Continue Reading →