France – Cycle 365

So here’s the scoop

Posted: April 21, 2019 Under: Great Portable Restroom Challenge By Scooter 5 Comments

I’ve been focused elsewhere lately, so I missed the opening shot when the Great Portable Restroom Challenge was issued. It wouldn’t have mattered much though – I don’t recall seeing one here in Sicily, or feeling the need for one since we spend so much time on deserted roads with plenty of stone walls or … Continue reading "So here’s the scoop"

Vinouring outside the box: Fontfroide Abbey

Posted: November 27, 2018 Under: Coffeeneuring By Scooter no Comments

I know that Coffeeneuring season is over, and I’ve already completed my seven caffeine-free entries. Wine is fine any old time though, and today’s ride was interesting enough to share. The wine comes from Fontfroide Abbey, a beautiful place we visited last fall. I was delighted to see a wine from there on the card … Continue reading "Vinouring outside the box: Fontfroide Abbey"

Vinouring 2019: Languedoc in Agde

Posted: November 25, 2018 Under: Coffeeneuring By Scooter 5 Comments

Made it, and in just under the wire. I was starting to get anxious, but I’VE DONE IT AGAIN! My streak of successfully completed ‘Coffeeneuring’ seasons continues unbroken, now at – er, I forget for sure, and my first season was recorded and then purged from a former website I chose not to name at this … Continue reading "Vinouring 2019: Languedoc in Agde"

November art challenge: some headless torsi

Posted: November 23, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 2 Comments

I’m not sure what the story is on these colorful statues in Montpellier. Is it a single work of art, or a series of ancient works vandalized by spray painters? Whatever we’re seeing here, I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s much improved by the addition of a stylishly placed bicycle. There was more to this … Continue reading "November art challenge: some headless torsi"

Vinouring 2018: Gigandas in Saint Remy

Posted: November 17, 2018 Under: Coffeeneuring By Scooter 5 Comments

I lost focus on this year’s challenge for a bit, and was a bit anxious looking up the dates to see if I’d run out of time. I’m good though – there’s still a week left. After today’s post, my sixth of the season, I’m only one shy. The pressure is on, but I’m pretty … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Gigandas in Saint Remy"

November challenge: Provençal public art

Posted: November 10, 2018 Under: Challenge of the month By Scooter 2 Comments

I haven’t been going out of the way to rise to this month’s challenge. We’re on the road enough that I’ve been assuming that if I just kept my eyes open, art would come our way eventually. Today was the day. Two nice sculptures showed up on our loop through the Loup Gorge in southern … Continue reading "November challenge: Provençal public art"

Vinouring 2018: Cotes de Provence in Menton

Posted: November 05, 2018 Under: Coffeeneuring By Scooter 5 Comments

So there are several reasons you might care about this post. If you’re a wine lover, foodie or Francophile, you’ll be glad to see that we’re finally done with Italy and are enjoying our first meal in France (for this tour). If you’re into photography, you’ll be impressed by the layout of the featured photo, … Continue reading "Vinouring 2018: Cotes de Provence in Menton"