Why of course!😊

I now have Gore cycling rain jacket that I like. Must say though Arc’teryx still gets my vote for a good hood that goes over helmets and moves with you so you are not looking inside your hood when you shoulder check.

It looks like the hotel was chosen to match Kirsten’s jacket and bags.

Ha! I try so often not to look like an Arc’Teryx ad. But the only dead bird gear that goes on cycle tours are my pants, hiking shorts, and microfleece. I like my Showers Pass jacket better for riding.

It definitely beat the day before. It was a fun rest day.

That’s what I thought. Thanks.

now that's a proper elevation change!

Can't tell for sure without more detailed photo, but it looks a lot like scotch broom.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytisus_scoparius

We really noticed the shorter days in Spain in November but we weren’t camping so it wasn’t a big deal. Plus, the weather was better than in BC (remember the “atmospheric river”)?

Thank you Janet for your kind words. The blog is a great way for us to keep days straight and remember both the good parts and sometimes the more challenging parts. We love getting comments and hearing that people are enjoying our views of our days.

K&L. I have finally caught up with you, and want to tell you how much I am enjoying vicariously living through your adventures. I look forward to the daily SOTD, serendipitous experiences (Alison has an extensive diaspora) , laughs , excellent pics and insights, and abbreviation challenges. And of course the biking! I get hungry , however, whenever you describe your meals , which isn’t such a good thing. Cycle on….
Best Janet

Yes, hopefully another time. We are headed to the Tarn gorge tomorrow. They are predicting rain but not until a little later in the day so hopefully we can get the ride in before the showers. Yes, Agnes has been used three nights, hoteled it tonight as rain is predicted and I have decided I am a fair weather camper. 😊

Haha. It was a guy pulling a trailer, cycling in flip flops and didn’t have a care in the world!

I will check the closing dates for you. Although our last trip in Oct/Nov Lyle and I really noticed the much shorter days. With the time change nothing seemed to open before 8 and it was just light and the darkness came early too thus cycling time was very much compromised. This was in southern Italy (Puglia). Just good food for thought.

It definitely was. I was needing a good vegetable feed!