Villages all have big stone churches with a row of bells in a high wall. Roses grow everywhere.
Flumel, is busy with lorries so we are glad to escape North West through rolling hills. Hoopoes are now a common sight amongst the vines. After a scenic but hilly and hot 82 miles we are relieved to see the big hand drawn bicycle sign with "Warmshowers" written on it outside the hilltop home of Bernadette and Colin.The view from the terrace at the rear of their house is of the valley behind, unspoilt woods , meadows and vineyards.
They are the most travelled cyclists we have ever met, taking 4 years to circumnavigate the world, including extensive pedalling in New Zealand and Mexico. They did not take planes between continents, choosing boats instead.They have been settled here for some years with Colin part of a local french veterans cycle club. He is rather disappointed that they just cycle, not stopping for coffee and cake!
Location:Albas to La Fleix
