This is when we leave Gerry and some of our kit, hopefully nothing we’re going to need, hand our luggage … Continue reading Les Houches to Argentiere

Just short of 11 miles with around 900 feet of ups (and downs), we’ve saved ourselves a chunk of tomorrow’s … Continue reading A walk in the park

We don’t start the Tour until tomorrow but we are doing a medium sized walk today, giving ourselves a chance … Continue reading Day 0

We arrived in Chamonix about an hour ago. The weather is variable. Here’s how it looked just after we got … Continue reading At the foot of Mont Blanc

We went out for a light dinner last night, remembering that we are travelling again today. Carol opted for an … Continue reading Something fishy

So we got up early this morning (alarm at 4:30) to get to Eurotunnel. Unsurprisingly we were offered an earlier … Continue reading Un, deux, Troyes…

It’s really annoying if it happens when you’re hiking, but today we’re comforted having all our gear at hand. Did … Continue reading Something in my boot …

Today will be mostly be spent sitting in our car (named Gerry) so a light breakfast is all we need. … Continue reading Nutrition, nutrition…

This was our final training session – a gentle walk with a serious descent and climb (25%) in Prior Park, … Continue reading Early Bath after training

Even the footwear has to be ready, so a quick wipe down, clean and polish and they’re ready to (for) … Continue reading These boots were made for walking …