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- Gliding into Paris 14/10/2023 - The skies outside have changed from sunshine to cloud as forecast, to overcast. In Marseille, the Welsh choirs bring the city to a standstill. In Paris, security concerns echo along… Continue Reading >
- Col du Tourmalet ascent 09/11/2023 - As I wake, snug and dry, I begin to realise where I am, and why. I'm at the Grand Hotel de France in Pierrefitte-Nestalas. I'm here this morning, where I… Continue Reading >
- Col du Tourmalet descending – and another Col 22/11/2023 - Now, to descending. Initial alpines are hair raising, perhaps as hair pin bends ought to be. The sight of edges and drops and the sheer scale of what lies ahead… Continue Reading >
- Paris anew 20/01/2024 - We arrive in Paris on Friday morning, Eurostar to Gare du Nord. It is late November. Champagne is already an established theme of our trip - bringing real crystal glasses,… Continue Reading >
- Tunnels and Paths 09/04/2024 - "Which is the end of the tunnel?" I asked (Sir) John, standing there looking skyward as ever, across the Grand Terrace from me. "Canal or railway tunnel?" in his considered… Continue Reading >
- Time 03/05/2024 - "It takes time" says the Wise One. "Hmmm" I shrug. "Why do you hurry?" asks the Wise one. "I dont" I mumble. "It takes much time" says the Wise One.… Continue Reading >