We leave Dijon today

We leave Dijon later today and then board Danielle, our barge -hotel for the next six nights.  Great memories in Dijon…..We leave Dijon later today and then board Danielle, our barge -hotel for the next six nights.  Great memories in Dijon…..

The hotel terrace

Walking the streets

 

Ah….the food

And more food

Lunch at Au Moulin

Fine waiter

Don’t know this guy

Did I mention the food?

Barb and Jean ….Barb’s new hat!

Even the dogs are friendly

Not sure about Ernie! 

 

 

 

Bon Chance!

On the outside wall of Notre Dame Church in historic Dijon is a stone owl…it is said if you rub it with your left hand and make a wish that your wish will come true…..let’s hope!   (I can’t tell you my exact wish but it involves the world and peace.  I know, I know ….wishful thinking.

Let’s hope my wish comes true!

Beautiful Dijon

Our first full day in France and we enjoyed a wonderful tour of historic Dijon with our guide Benedicte.  

Ready to go!

Timber house from the Middle Ages

Blue sky for most of the day

Medieval architecture

Benedicte….tremendous guide!

Light at the end of the tunnel

Follow the brass plaques to the historic spots in the old town…

This gentleman was on his way to the market with his basket

Look up!

Renaissance or ????

 

First Glimpse of Dijon

We made it….our group of 21 are now in Dijon….a little weary and tired but the weather is perfect!  They tell us we brought the warmth and sunshine!

Beautiful Dijon

Medieval Historic Centre

Recognize these people?

Crepes for dinner…..yum!

Where all the locals go!

Beautiful

 

The first glass of wine

Cycling in the County

Our ride in the county and Sandbanks Provincial Park was lovely….we dodged the rain and it turned out to be a good ride after all! 

Getting Ready to Ride

Here they come!

There they go….

A colourful group!

Pretty Stop

Into the Woods

Some minor tweaking on Penny’s bike made all the difference in the ride!

 

 

Bob and I stopped for a coffee

The Glamorous Side of Planning a Cycling Tour

A few weeks ago David and I drove to Leamington and back in one day (1200 km in total) to do some scouting for the Pelee Cycling Tour this August. We found some great spots for group dinners but this wasn’t one of them…..eating perch and chips from a chip truck at the Kingsville dock! Fish was great but the setting….not so much!

Living the dream

 

First Ride of 2017 – Cyclopath Cycling Club

Sitting in the sun before the ride begins

Rear view

Shawn came all the way from B.C.

Good friends!

Hey Bruce! Knock it off….

Beautiful day in the park

A perfect ride in one of my favourite parks

Judy, Jim and Me…Your Fearless Leader

What a great looking group!

Ready to Roll!

Ella May….check out the legs!

Floyd….first ride with the club!

First ride for Jan and Leslie! Barb has been a member of the club since the beginning in the 90’s

Looking good!

Lynn sports a funky look!

A great looking group— First Ride of 2017