Saint Emilion

Hi again. We are currently in the Bordeaux region in France staying at a romantic little village called St Emilion.

We stayed in Royan until late this evening. I had a lovely cycle this morning through amazing country along the coast and past fields full of blooming sunflowers. When I had a tail wind I actually convinced myself I was in a breakaway in the tour. Then Emma and I went for another cycle along the coast stopping at a lovley outdoor restaurant for lunch. After that we hit the beach which was very relaxing and enjoyable.

Sadly we left Royan and made our way to Bordeaux and are staying amongst cab sav vineyards in an amazing setting with a lovely sunset.

Tomorrow we plan to do a cycling vineyard tour/crawl tasting hopefully many fine drops. Then ... who knows??? Maybe stay here for a couple of days then head to the south atlantic coast to either Biarritz or St Jean de Luz.

Anyway, more adventures beckon tomorrow and beyond. To borrow and bastardise a saying from Mr Sitch and Gleisner ... "There's always a vineyard somewhere."

Go Cadel!!!! Keep your eyes on SBS because he is going to win the tour!