Cornwall, Norway Cruise and France.

[Mikey RV]

42km on a bicycle? Are you sure?

Electric.

 

[Mr porky]

42km on a bicycle? Are you sure?

Oh yes.
It's easy when you have a boost for the hills.
To be honest I have it set on the ecco setting which gives a little assistance if it's on the flat,
But you still have to work your muscles.

 

[The Coops]

Oh yes.
It's easy when you have a boost for the hills.
To be honest I have it set on the ecco setting which gives a little assistance if it's on the flat,
But you still have to work your muscles.

And the app on the control that is set to stop when passing a watering hole?

 

[Barriesimpson]

Oh yes.
It's easy when you have a boost for the hills.
To be honest I have it set on the ecco setting which gives a little assistance if it's on the flat,
But you still have to work your muscles.

Now I understand why you guys don't get fat

 

[Mr porky]

Now I understand why you guys don't get fat

Oh I've pilled it on the summer. The doctors not going to be impressed when I have my mot in September. Luckily when we work in the winter I usually drop at least a stone.

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[JockandRita]

Just took this photo of Phil raising a glass to his nephew who got nine 9s and two 8s.

Congratulations to Phil's nephew.
That's a quality beer you are supping there Phil, to mark your nephew's achievements.

Cheers.

Jock.

 

[Lenny HB]

42km on a bicycle? Are you sure?

Only 26 miles not that far on a bike.

Oh yes.
It's easy when you have a boost for the hills.
To be honest I have it set on the ecco setting which gives a little assistance if it's on the flat,
But you still have to work your muscles.

We find since we have had e-bikes (10 years now) that we go further, up steeper hills and come back more knacked than if riding normal bikes.

 

[Mr porky]

We have travelled down to Noirmoutier, the camping car park site was full (it looked very tight spots), moved out of the main area to a aire park in L'Èpine, bigger space but further away from the main touristy bit, which may be a good thing.
Last time we stayed over the big bridge and used the scooter to ride in.
Had a look on Google maps and there's a couple of restaurants that may be OK.
There is a bakery so life is in balance .

Bikes out or just do a walk, when phil has finished the laundry, only 2 loads today.

 

[BillyBear]

There is a boat cemetery not far from the CCP site that comes up on google maps if you take a look. It might make for a couple of good photos when you and Phil are out on the bikes

 

[Mr porky]

After a walk round the local market which was very expensive for the food products, no purchases where made.
We called at the bakers for bread and a desert for later.
Dropped of the goodys at the camper, we walked back in for pizza (truffle, ham and burrata) and craft beers, it was very very good.

We will stay one more day here and do a bike ride tommorow.
Possible camping behaviour this afternoon

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[scousebird]

We have travelled down to Noirmoutier, the camping car park site was full

The whole of France must be on Noirmoutier.

 

[Mr porky]

The whole of France must be on Noirmoutier.

It's rammed..

 

[Mr porky]

However we are very relaxed, snagged a big pitch on the aire.

 

[Mr porky]

The lovely desert we picked up earlier from the bakers, yes we do seem to go for the strawberry tart quite often but they are scrummy

 

[Mr porky]

What a lovely day so far.
Walked to the bakers for some more of there lovely bread and a couple of éclairs for later.
Called into the butchers and picked up a huge
t-bone Steak.
Ive trimmed the fillet off it to enjoy next week and the sirloin part is going on the Barby later.
We then did a 26km bike ride, just enjoying the scenery and headed into the local town but it was rammed (no sneaky beers unfortunately).
Snacks with Clara and sherry.
Just chilling for the moment, photos of the cooked steak later

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[Mr porky]

I think i had better wait until the laundry is dry before I fire up the bbq or I might get a rollicking from my lovely husband.

 

[Barriesimpson]

I think i had better wait until the laundry is dry before I fire up the bbq or I might get a rollicking from my lovely husband.View attachment 1107895

Smoked sheets would be different to say the least

 

[Mr porky]

Smoked sheets would be different to say the least

I waited, steak is

on.

 

[Mr porky]

Bloody lovely.

 

[Mr porky]

Coffee, French whisky and an éclair. Perfect.

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[Mr porky]

We left the coast this morning heading inland.
Looked at Nantes, full.
Thought of Angers but seemed a bit of a fanny on to get in the compound, apply online to get a code from tourist office etc.
So we decided upon Château-Gontier.
There's a fair bumping out on the aire but we followed the French and have parked opposite, hopefully this will be ok.
Chilling with tea to decompress as half way through the journey the middle draw in the kitchen flew open and scattered it's load.
Its all back on but a piece of plastic has come off.
I will add it to our snag list and get a new one fitted under warranty.

 

[Mr porky]

Lunch was some steak we cooked yesterday but couldn't eat with tomatoes in a baguette.
Our current view.

 

[Mr porky]

The town is ok, maybe because its a Monday and very hot, nothing is happening and the only thing open was 1 boulangerie. There was supposed to be a bar open but it was firmly closed.
Nice buildings and a nice church.

 

[Wanders from Glos]

I know what you mean about being closed, the French do have a way of making their establishments "firmly closed".

 

[Mr porky]

Phils pictures.

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[BillyBear]

Was today’s lunch straight out of the Richard n Ann cook book?

 

[Lusky]

Phils pictures.
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Lovely photos there Phil

 

[Jane NotRog]

Was today’s lunch straight out of the Richard n Ann cook book?

Nah, no beans.

 

[Mr porky]

We called into to Mayenne with the notion of staying overnight.
The aire is taken up by a music stage even so it looked quite an awkward and a low bridge to access it.so we moved across the river to look at parking near to the service point.
After an amazing first attempt parallel parking by me (just saying, even phil was impressed) we decided for a look about and have lunch.

Its got a lovely chateau overlooking the river and some restaurants, none of which interested us but on walking back to the camper we spotted a sushi place and lunch was sorted.

 

[Mr porky]

We are now on the ccp site at
Ambrières-les-Vallèes.
It's very quiet here next to the river. We should get a good night's sleep.
Just off for another amble about, not expecting much but a sleepy quaint town.

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