Another beautiful day and we did not rush, the LLW in particular showing a marked reluctance to assume a vertical position. Today we are taking the bikes to the famous peninsular of Cap Ferret and headed for the jet at Le Moulleau about 2 miles from our hotel.
We had heard lots of stories about queues for these ferries but no problem today, the very expensive tickets were purchased and off we went across the sparkling blue waters for the short ferry trip to Cap Ferret
Due to our late start we skipped breakfast to catch the ferry so first stop was for a coffee and croissant ( pain chocolate for the LLW). The LLW was terribly happy when Ray wanted to get on with the cycling when she felt that second coffees and pain chocolate were in order. However, and after much muttering, we were on our way south past the Phare du Cap Ferret, dozens of restaurants and Oyster sellers to the southern tip of the peninsular. Clearly, evidenced by multiple Ferraris, Maseratis and Porsches, Cap Ferret is very popular with well heeled Parisians and Bordelai (and Bordelaise to ensure I am not to be accused of sex discrimination).
After visiting the southern tip we cycled north and along the car free cycle track though the pine forest. Welcome shade was provided by the pine trees and lots of others had the same idea.
We had heard lots of stories about queues for these ferries but no problem today, the very expensive tickets were purchased and off we went across the sparkling blue waters for the short ferry trip to Cap Ferret
Due to our late start we skipped breakfast to catch the ferry so first stop was for a coffee and croissant ( pain chocolate for the LLW). The LLW was terribly happy when Ray wanted to get on with the cycling when she felt that second coffees and pain chocolate were in order. However, and after much muttering, we were on our way south past the Phare du Cap Ferret, dozens of restaurants and Oyster sellers to the southern tip of the peninsular. Clearly, evidenced by multiple Ferraris, Maseratis and Porsches, Cap Ferret is very popular with well heeled Parisians and Bordelai (and Bordelaise to ensure I am not to be accused of sex discrimination).
After visiting the southern tip we cycled north and along the car free cycle track though the pine forest. Welcome shade was provided by the pine trees and lots of others had the same idea.
Lunch was now calling and we stopped at the Hotel Cote Sable which is another "wellness" hotel featuring healthy food. Platters of Smoked Salmon, Cured Salmon & Anchovies and Ham & Melon were served. Healthy certainly, but the portions were huge and we struggled to finish them. Ewe had an hour of so in hand before out ferry back so cycled around more of the town and surrounding area. Lots of boutique shops but luckily few specialising in handbags or shoes.
The return Ferry goes to Arcachon which was chosen to show Rosemary the town and the wonderful beaches between it and our hotel. The ferries are very efficient and at busy times several arrive at the appointed departure time so we experience no delays. Bikes were manhandled by the crew onto the roof of the cabin and delivered back to their owner as the boat docked. I mentioned earlier that the ferries are quite expensive and the LLW declared them to be a "nice little earner" on a par with the ferry we use to transport our bikes across Chichester Harbour from Bosham Hoe to Itchenor.
Cap Ferret, Arcachon and the entire Bassin d"Arcachon are wonderful and even though we have 4 nights here, Im sure we will struggle to do it justice.
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