Gazza has asked for some stats... 1,012 miles covered 68 mls/day average Speed. Travel mostly at around 16mph. Although the daily average (which includes slowing town in towns and consulting maps) usually comes in at 12-13 mph. 103 miles - longest daily ride (twice) 283 miles - best consecutive 3 days Lost on bike - 3 times Lost out and about on foot at night - 2 times The route. We wanted to start at Calais and to finish at Marseille (because it rhymed)....

Got to the house about an hour before Jenny (flew in) Jackie flies back Sunday I'm staying on with Jenny until the end of the month Happy days...

A nice train ride...

Well. Somehow or another, we seemed to have arrived in Marseille. And what a spectacular place to finish a tour! Coming over the top of the mountains which protect Marseille to the north west - the first glimpse of the city was stunning. The huge city, with its array of buildings old and new, formed a massive crescent around the turquoise sea, under the clear blue sky. There were several massive cruise liners moored further out in the bay. The old harbour was a ...

Last night in Avignon didn't go quite as planned. Due to its tourist appeal (This is one of the few French cities to have preserved its ramparts. In addition, its historic centre, the Palace of the Popes, Rocher des Doms, and the bridge of Avignon are well-preserved), the hotels were all full: no room at the inn. So we cycled west for a few miles until we chanced upon Hotel Lemon. It was clean and cheap (€34 incl. brekkie). It was mostly full of Poles and Spa...