It's been a week since we added a blog entry. We have just been so busy as you can probably tell from the photo galleries. We are really enjoying La Rochelle. The bikes have made the town very accessible to us. There are bike lanes almost everywhere and the traffic seems to be respectful of bikes. It is about a fifteen minute ride to the Old Port and the old town which is steeped in history. We have been there several times. There is so much to discover. And we love the Central Markets where we can buy every French food item imaginable, including gourmet meals.

We have been out in the car exploring nearby towns a few times. Marais Poitevin is an area nearby with lots of canals. It is also known as the Green Venice. Very pretty. Luckily we can get two bikes in the back of the little car. A couple of days ago we drove the short trip to Ile de Re and rode the bikes over the 3km bridge and onto the island. It is very charming especially the towns which are a mecca for summer holiday makers from all over France. We rode about 30km that day and still only say a little of the island. We'll definitely be back.

Jake and his mate Tim are arriving at the train station in half an hour so I'll finish now and get ready to go and pick them up in the car.

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Saturday 31 July 2010, 02:36

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