It’s a really wonderful area. Lots of flat miles and we’ll developed bike infrastructure all along this part of the coast wheat of the Rhône. Flamingos (but a different species than the American flamingo) are common all along these lagoons.

You posted some stunning pictures today! Makes me want to go there myself. I didn't know there were flamingos in France. You mentioned that the restaurants have octopus on their menu. Is it charred? We've found that we both really like it! Who knew?!

"Twenty miles in four hours" ... that's my kind of pace!

This looks very similar to the situation here in Córdoba.

I am so happy to hear the weather may improve. I was cold just reading your journal!

Seriously? That’s wonderful. I was impressed by his hold on the cigarette too, but the act would definitely be even better with the chicken.

Thanks for the honest effort. If I remember I’ll ask at the tourist information office when we come back in the fall.

Scott, do you remember the story I told you about the guitar player with a live chicken under his arm? That’s the guy! That cigarette is glued to his lips somehow - I never see him without it.

Even a little fast dance music:)

Oh yeah - we'd have a lot of fun shopping here!

A thrift store! I think I spotted a yellow dance dress there.

Conditions are definitely improving. It looks like we have some wonderful weather just around the corner.

Even a tail wind can be too much at times. Ten kilometers was good planning. Hope the wind calms down soon.

Or sprain my ankle! Always look on the bright side.

I've now learned far more about Narbonne than I ever had before, and still don't have an answer. The ships are galleys, probably representing some activity prior to the 14th Century when the river changed course and silted in the port. Too many paywalls to get past in accessing academic papers that might provide an answer.