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Day 2 1062 miles so far
It's still 31C!
That melted the pads on my rear no plate and it is now enjoying its own holiday somewhere in France
Luckily the husband fo the petrol station owner in Payrac got some body tape out and fitted my "legal" one I carry in the boot
Her face was a picture when she saw no gear lever then her hubby explained
Right off out to find some nosh on a Sunday evening!
Found some fantastic roads after having to mod the route to get to the hotel for last check in.
Day 2 Pictures
Interesting shot of insect death toll
French Loop 068_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Ordour Sur Glan where the SS murdered 643 people and destroyed a whole village for disobeying them It was left untouched and turned in to a shrine and memorial to remind us all!
French Loop 094_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 102_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Gouffre de Padirac a 200m deep sink whole that then runs as an under ground river for 20km with an underground bot ride down parts of it Amazing and a welcome constant 12C whilst it was 33C above ground!
French Loop 128_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Yes that is a set of 536 steps going up the side of it!
French Loop 130_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
We had a quick blast through Rocamadour would like to spend some more time there!
French Loop 139_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Then the rear plate departed company so we lost some time sorting that out and headed straight to our Hotel happening on some nice roads on the way
French Loop 148_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 153_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 168_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
With a great view from the breakfast terrace!
French Loop 170_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
It's still 31C!
That melted the pads on my rear no plate and it is now enjoying its own holiday somewhere in France
Luckily the husband fo the petrol station owner in Payrac got some body tape out and fitted my "legal" one I carry in the boot
Her face was a picture when she saw no gear lever then her hubby explained
Right off out to find some nosh on a Sunday evening!
Found some fantastic roads after having to mod the route to get to the hotel for last check in.
Day 2 Pictures
Interesting shot of insect death toll
French Loop 068_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Ordour Sur Glan where the SS murdered 643 people and destroyed a whole village for disobeying them
It was left untouched and turned in to a shrine and memorial to remind us all!French Loop 094_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 102_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Gouffre de Padirac a 200m deep sink whole that then runs as an under ground river for 20km with an underground bot ride down parts of it Amazing and a welcome constant 12C whilst it was 33C above ground!
French Loop 128_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Yes that is a set of 536 steps going up the side of it!
French Loop 130_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
We had a quick blast through Rocamadour would like to spend some more time there!
French Loop 139_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Then the rear plate departed company so we lost some time sorting that out and headed straight to our Hotel happening on some nice roads on the way
French Loop 148_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 153_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 168_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
With a great view from the breakfast terrace!
French Loop 170_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Edited by mikey k on Thursday 13th September 14:52
I had a data download phone package for Europe but by lunch in France I had burned through my allowance with CamerAlert on. So I switched off the roaming and data download features on the phone. This meant I could see no maps on the phone but GPRS is something the phone can still use and I still got the warnings in plenty of time. When ever I pulled over I would switch roaming back on and get emails.
Would be better if maps could be uploaded into phone rather than downloaded on the fly.
Would be better if maps could be uploaded into phone rather than downloaded on the fly.
First couple of days pics added
Action shots thanks to Mrs K!
Few other highlights from today
Flame Orange MP4-12C in Ordour Sur Glan of all places, looked gret buy sounded tame
Dropping gears on the first tunnels of the tour
Parking up in Montignac and the car attracting a surprised crowd, until some old block asked if it was a Ferrari
Night time drive down the twisties I did a bit earlier in the evening!
Action shots thanks to Mrs K!
Few other highlights from today
Flame Orange MP4-12C in Ordour Sur Glan of all places, looked gret buy sounded tame
Dropping gears on the first tunnels of the tour
Parking up in Montignac and the car attracting a surprised crowd, until some old block asked if it was a Ferrari
Night time drive down the twisties I did a bit earlier in the evening!
Edited by mikey k on Sunday 9th September 22:36
Day 3 and 1388 miles so far
PiP was closed until late in the morning and the Cave of Font-de-Gaume had a 6 hour wait as they limit the number of people in to the prehistoric caves That was a real shame as the area is packed with this sort of stuff it's every where! Must organise a trip back!
French Loop 195_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 203_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 209_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
So I went in search of twisties to get over to Dune du Pilat this thing is absolutely massive! 2.7 km long and 0.5 km wide, as a dune its height changes and is normally around 115m. It was a bit fo a climb, I managed it but Mrs K stayed in the shade at the bottom. Well work a half day to visit with some great facilities to make a day of it if you wish.
French Loop 215_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Taken from about 3/4 of the way up!
French Loop 216_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Taken from the same spot & Mrs K is lurking some where down there! A bit like "where's Waldo!"
French Loop 221_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Quick blast down the toll road and we arrived at Château d'Urtubie.
Owned by the same family from when it was built in 1341 as a castle with keep, ramparts, gatehouse and moat. The count showed us round and explained the history, then showed us the "private floor" amazing place.
French Loop 234_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 230_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
They even have a "Jockman Suite"
French Loop 266_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
As we arrived a bit early we did a bit of the next days coast route at dusk from Hendaye to San Juan de Lez (route de la Corniche) and on to Biarritz for sunset (just before an almighty thunder and lightning storm - just to match the car colour )
Sacau Fort & Port with a growing collection in dead insects on the front of the S
French Loop 310_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
PiP was closed until late in the morning and the Cave of Font-de-Gaume had a 6 hour wait as they limit the number of people in to the prehistoric caves
That was a real shame as the area is packed with this sort of stuff it's every where! Must organise a trip back!French Loop 195_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 203_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 209_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
So I went in search of twisties to get over to Dune du Pilat this thing is absolutely massive! 2.7 km long and 0.5 km wide, as a dune its height changes and is normally around 115m. It was a bit fo a climb, I managed it but Mrs K stayed in the shade at the bottom. Well work a half day to visit with some great facilities to make a day of it if you wish.
French Loop 215_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Taken from about 3/4 of the way up!
French Loop 216_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Taken from the same spot & Mrs K is lurking some where down there! A bit like "where's Waldo!"
French Loop 221_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Quick blast down the toll road and we arrived at Château d'Urtubie.
Owned by the same family from when it was built in 1341 as a castle with keep, ramparts, gatehouse and moat. The count showed us round and explained the history, then showed us the "private floor" amazing place.
French Loop 234_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 230_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
They even have a "Jockman Suite"
French Loop 266_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
As we arrived a bit early we did a bit of the next days coast route at dusk from Hendaye to San Juan de Lez (route de la Corniche) and on to Biarritz for sunset (just before an almighty thunder and lightning storm - just to match the car colour
)Sacau Fort & Port with a growing collection in dead insects on the front of the S
French Loop 310_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Edited by mikey k on Thursday 13th September 15:33
Cheers John - enjoy Spa!
Weather has cooled off which has pleased Mrs K
Couple of "issues" though
One Tom Tom got dropped and has expired, noticed a small scuff on a rear wheel (my fault I know when I did that ) and finally some t
t has taken abig chunk out of the drivers door right on the swage line tossers
Any way we headed off on the route the Count recommended then did the reverse of Route de la Corniche
Day 4 mileage is now up to 1517
Pictures when we have a decent connection
Weather has cooled off which has pleased Mrs K
Couple of "issues" though
One Tom Tom got dropped and has expired, noticed a small scuff on a rear wheel (my fault I know when I did that
) and finally some tt has taken abig chunk out of the drivers door right on the swage line tossers Any way we headed off on the route the Count recommended then did the reverse of Route de la Corniche
Day 4 mileage is now up to 1517
Pictures when we have a decent connection
mikey k said:
Cheers John - enjoy Spa!
Weather has cooled off which has pleased Mrs K
Couple of "issues" though
One Tom Tom got dropped and has expired, noticed a small scuff on a rear wheel (my fault I know when I did that ) and finally some tt has taken abig chunk out of the drivers door right on the swage line tossers
Any way we headed off on the route the Count recommended then did the reverse of Route de la Corniche
Day 4 mileage is now up to 1517
Pictures when we have a decent connection
Sorry to hear that some tWeather has cooled off which has pleased Mrs K
Couple of "issues" though
One Tom Tom got dropped and has expired, noticed a small scuff on a rear wheel (my fault I know when I did that
) and finally some tt has taken abig chunk out of the drivers door right on the swage line tossers Any way we headed off on the route the Count recommended then did the reverse of Route de la Corniche
Day 4 mileage is now up to 1517
Pictures when we have a decent connection
t has dinged your car, i hope it can be sorted relatively pain free? Looking forward to seeing the pictures and my next euro jaunt. I hope all goes well with the house move when you return...mikey k said:
some tt has taken abig chunk out of the drivers door right on the swage line tossers
Makes my blood boil. Wouldn't surprise me if it was done deliberately. My wife's cousin (french) cheerfully admitted to regularly banging her door on cars either side of her. I could have throttled her. t has taken abig chunk out of the drivers door right on the swage line tossers I had some paintless dent removal done recently on my other car because of door dings. Hopefully you'll get yours sorted OK.
Day 5 mileage upto 1842
Woke to pissing rain in Biarritz
Headed off on our route down through the Pyrenees
Couple of accidents closed two major roads on our route and the top of the Cols were shrouded in mist
French Loop 278_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 282_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
So to catch up time we just took the quickest none motorway route to the Casa
A promising "sign"
French Loop 346_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Turned out to be a good call once we got through CanFranc tunnel
French Loop 372_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
The Spanish side was sunny and back up to 29C!
TT also found some excellent Cols for us on our route
The views from the Casa are amazing!
Route in to Casa
French Loop 490_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Just parked up ready to unload
French Loop 509_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Sunset over the balcony area
French Loop 519_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Day 6 is a down day by the pool in the sun! Was going to do that on Day 7 but the route was too long in these temps and we need a rest
A quick wander round before it got too hot.
This is the derelict church with the Casa next to it on the right
French Loop 524_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
A moment of contemplation at the top of the hill before beer by the pool
Weirdly you can just see the road in from earlier above my head!
French Loop 530_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Woke to pissing rain in Biarritz
Headed off on our route down through the Pyrenees
Couple of accidents closed two major roads on our route and the top of the Cols were shrouded in mist
French Loop 278_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
French Loop 282_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
So to catch up time we just took the quickest none motorway route to the Casa
A promising "sign"
French Loop 346_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Turned out to be a good call once we got through CanFranc tunnel
French Loop 372_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
The Spanish side was sunny and back up to 29C!
TT also found some excellent Cols for us on our route
The views from the Casa are amazing!
Route in to Casa
French Loop 490_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Just parked up ready to unload
French Loop 509_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Sunset over the balcony area
French Loop 519_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Day 6 is a down day by the pool in the sun! Was going to do that on Day 7 but the route was too long in these temps and we need a rest
A quick wander round before it got too hot.
This is the derelict church with the Casa next to it on the right
French Loop 524_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
A moment of contemplation at the top of the hill before beer by the pool
Weirdly you can just see the road in from earlier above my head!
French Loop 530_resize by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
Edited by mikey k on Thursday 13th September 15:44
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