EXPLORING ON TWO WHEELS
Aquila
Alan and Sarah Bennett
Mon 9 Jun 2014 08:40
Fifteen sporting kilometres later a lovely watering hole was reached for brief refreshment (phot) before a further sprint to the beach for a bathe and a bite. The skipper and Bill did a fine impression of Neptune in the seaweed filled surf, while the more cautious crew dipped a toe or two.
The homeward run saw the peleton weave its way past what seemed like the entire population of the Isle de Re who were also enjoying the opportunity to train for the Tour de France. The highlight of the trip was the discovery of a North Cardinal buoy clearly marked ‘SUD’, in the middle of a roundabout…..hence the doubt about the correct direction of travel (see Phot)!
Home port was regained however and a sense of achievement after 30k of fun on two wheels. At least two crew members were soon lightly snoring after their energetic day! No guilt was felt at all during a splendid supper at a great little restaurant recommended by Tony Walton (Wiggy’s oppo from ILLUSTRIOUS), who also joined us for a highly entertaining evening.
