Another good day and the forecast rain did not materialise. Sunshine most of the day but a little cooler which is no bad thing.
We decided to cycle to Ars en Re where we have been many times before and it is around a 16 mile return trip from Le Bois Plage. The hardest part is navigating through the narrow streets of Le Bois Plage before picking up the cycle track through the vineyards and salt flats to Ars. I know I have mentioned it before but we are struck by the increase in cyclists this year. The route was busy but not annoyingly so although Ray was irritated by the large number of e-bikers who hurtled past us and insisted on catching and overtaking them before realising that the LLW was some way behind.
It’s not the best time of year for bird spotting but Ray did briefly see a pair of Avocets before they flew off; probably concerned at the presence of a city lawyer.
A pleasant stop in Ars by the church in the main square for coffee and a snack before returning to Le Bois Plage.
A recent development in the Ile de Re and indeed Arcachon is that the formerly basic Beach restaurants have all gone up market and not least the one by our beach at Les Gollandierswhich has the imaginative name of Le Beach Bar. The restaurant is quite large now and bookings are needed in the evening. We booked for 19:30 and had a very nice table by the window. Ray had really excellent oysters and the best steak he has had for years. The LLW likewise enjoyed her Tuna pate and Duck with nuts and celeriac. All really good.
We decided to cycle to Ars en Re where we have been many times before and it is around a 16 mile return trip from Le Bois Plage. The hardest part is navigating through the narrow streets of Le Bois Plage before picking up the cycle track through the vineyards and salt flats to Ars. I know I have mentioned it before but we are struck by the increase in cyclists this year. The route was busy but not annoyingly so although Ray was irritated by the large number of e-bikers who hurtled past us and insisted on catching and overtaking them before realising that the LLW was some way behind.
It’s not the best time of year for bird spotting but Ray did briefly see a pair of Avocets before they flew off; probably concerned at the presence of a city lawyer.
A pleasant stop in Ars by the church in the main square for coffee and a snack before returning to Le Bois Plage.
A recent development in the Ile de Re and indeed Arcachon is that the formerly basic Beach restaurants have all gone up market and not least the one by our beach at Les Gollandierswhich has the imaginative name of Le Beach Bar. The restaurant is quite large now and bookings are needed in the evening. We booked for 19:30 and had a very nice table by the window. Ray had really excellent oysters and the best steak he has had for years. The LLW likewise enjoyed her Tuna pate and Duck with nuts and celeriac. All really good.
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