We were up early and breakfasted at 07:30 to get an early start on our journey to the Ile de Re. The rationale being that the weather forecast was good on the island until late afternoon so a cycle ride was planned as soon as we arrive. The sun was shining and we were soon on our way using D roads south and east until just after Niort where there was a short stretch of motorway leading up to the bridge from La Rochelle to the island. An easy journey and nothing of particularly note to report!
We arrived at about 11:40 and quickly set off on our ride. Previously we have only cycled to St Martin, La Flotte and the north end of the island so this time we headed south to Rivedoux Plage and St Marie via La Flotte where we sat by the beach and had our lunch.
We were amazed to see one brave chap swimming in the sea. As you all know we are keen swimmers in the sea but it was a bit chilly and windy for us.
Very good cycling at first with the wind behind us, level ground and a fairly warm sun. The LLW was not impressed when Rivedoux Plage did not possess an ice cream shop and was even less impressed when we headed north into the teeth of an Atlantic gale! I might exaggerate at little but it was a very strong wind and there as much huffing and puffing. After all of this exertion the LLW was determined not to miss out on her ice cream and we found an excellent provider in Bois Plage.
After a short rest and the LLW doing some more work we dined at out hotel and jolly good it was too! Tomorrow is set fair so we shall see how the legs feel when we get up.
We arrived at about 11:40 and quickly set off on our ride. Previously we have only cycled to St Martin, La Flotte and the north end of the island so this time we headed south to Rivedoux Plage and St Marie via La Flotte where we sat by the beach and had our lunch.
We were amazed to see one brave chap swimming in the sea. As you all know we are keen swimmers in the sea but it was a bit chilly and windy for us.
Very good cycling at first with the wind behind us, level ground and a fairly warm sun. The LLW was not impressed when Rivedoux Plage did not possess an ice cream shop and was even less impressed when we headed north into the teeth of an Atlantic gale! I might exaggerate at little but it was a very strong wind and there as much huffing and puffing. After all of this exertion the LLW was determined not to miss out on her ice cream and we found an excellent provider in Bois Plage.
After a short rest and the LLW doing some more work we dined at out hotel and jolly good it was too! Tomorrow is set fair so we shall see how the legs feel when we get up.
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