by Liz A rest day is a chance for reflection. Three months ago we spent ages deliberating where to stay in this area, 80 miles south-west of Bordeaux. No spectacular view of the ocean this time, but as I write I’m looking out over a small garden with six flourishing banana trees, a tree fern…

by Philip Day’s mileage : 51 Running total : 964 After a lovely evening with hot tub and roaring fire, we started the day with pancakes, and were off in good time, starting with a bridge crossing over the wide Klamath river. We’d turned on the bridge warning lights, and a highway patrol officer gave…