As I rode along there were loads of bikes heading in the opposite direction and at one point there was a group of about 40 Harleys. Everyone of them waved to me the way bikers do. Brilliant !
Eventually I arrived at the Mont Blanc tunnel and 15 minutes later I was in France again. I rode to a village called St Gervais and had a cup of iced tea and the most delicious chocolate meringue called, not surprisingly, the Mt Blanc. Once more there were more pictures to take of the views.
And then it was time to forget about the views and photographs. I was heading down the mountain, the road was wide with long sweeping curves and tight bends. As usual the French drivers were switched onto bikes and moved over wherever possible. The sun was shining although it was cooler than I've become used to and I think Blackie preferred it as she was running great. I had Oasis blasting through the speakers in my helmet and for the twenty five minutes it took to get to the bottom and flatten out it was just magical. I could have gone straight back up and done it again. I have never really been a fan of the mountain at home and probably still won't be but I now understand the attraction for all the bikers that come over just to ride it. Amazing!!
The rest of the journey to Valence passed without incident and I arrived somewhat later than I intended but happy that I had had the best days riding of the trip....so far.
Je Reviens Robertay! Sorry I was without the internet whilst across. I have been catching up on all your posts and pictures. What happens? Behind my back you pull the biggest sting of all time - you see Aida at Verona Colosseum! Father of Chris is immensely impressed and tells me people wait years to go and see that. You ride up on bike and get ticket.Respect! The pictures are beautiful and you riding down the Alps with the music blasting and the bike strumming along beneath you -Gosh I get goosebumps just thinking about it :-)) Wish I had the guts to do it. P.s. I get the same feeling just riding my bike to Laxey! By the way, thanks to Alan for the link to the kremsnita cake YUM YUM. I want some NOW! You most certainly will not want to come back at this rate Rob. How you are going to top this one I do not know. Just a petit observation - think you need a little attention to les cheveux - it is going a bit curly - perhaps it is all the excitement making it grow :-)) Keep safe Rob and enjoy Le France. Keep posting and I will keep commenting and hopefully, making you chuckle. God speed. Luv Chris. xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat photos mate, those blue sky's make my photos appear very dull indeed!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos - love it all, specially BB from left side :))))))
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