10,000km and five laps around the Arc De Triomphe!

Another campground in Metz France but a little more set up as I was there for three days or so?



In case you were wondering how it looks inside on a  washing day!

This is James and Emily Littlewood who were just completing their around the world challenge you can read more about them at www.motoventurers.com

Off back to "Old Blighty"

Morning view from the front porch

Camping beside a canal

Yep thats indeed where I was headed...to the Special Hell...ahh ha,ha

Bern Switzerland

Bern's City Bears

A fantastic river which runs right through the city...you can float from up stream to the city...great way to travel!

Albert Einstein's pad before he moved to the USA

Nope unfortunatly because of a lack of funds I was unable to get my Swiss Bank Account!

I'm not sure what Farmers will say if they catch me free camping...nice and quiet!

Morning coffee

You know where!

I did about five laps just for a laugh!

One handed down the Champs - Elysees

3.00am Start to catch the ferry to the UK...I slept in between the campers

Waiting to board the ferry

Italian moto in front...to be honest I thought he was going to try and overtake at one stage!

9.00am arrival...Back in Old Blighty!

Caught the stones on the way up...actually slight detour!

Ben

The wheel

Castle's and Cheese

First signs of settlement in this region have been dated to about 3500 BC

 The fortified city itself consists essentially of a concentric design with two outer walls with towers and barbicans to prevent attack by siege engines. The castle itself possesses its own drawbridge and ditch leading to a central keep. The walls consist of towers built over quite a long period. One section is Roman and is notably different from the medieval walls with the tell-tale red brick layers and the shallow pitch terracotta tile roofs. One of these towers housed the Catholic Inquisition in the 13th Century and is still known as "The Inquisition Tower". Today there is a museum "Musée de la Torture", which shows some of the original torture equipment employed by the Catholic Church

I think he is wondering about his hair do?

 Now as you may guess sometimes my photos seem like snapshots...well there are times I am very lazy but considering its about 35 degrees and I am in a full motorcycle suit it really doesn't inspire me wandering aimlessly around a medieval city setting up wonderful shots ....I am in there "hit em hard" and "hit em fast" five minutes and I was gone...actually I really felt like the dog below...yes I do look similar sometimes!

I also lay on the ground but they didn't tickle my belly!!...mmmphh

Self Portrait again!

Asking a bridge tourist to take my picture!

You can see my grimace..hey you great no finger but try getting the bridge in....yep self potraits look stupid but usually work better!

Baby brother

Farmers Field

Perfect night's sleep!

Yep doesnt look real when you ride through it either!

I decided my moto makes the pics look more real...oh and some one handed snaps!

Getting to light speed out of the death star!

Out of focus for realism

My lunch stop!

Boats...Planes..and now trains!

First Class

Not sure what kind of Swiss moto that is?

Mr Wilson enjoying the view!

I had to tie him up so he stayed in his seat!

Painted backdrop?

Back to France and the land of famous Cheese!

Ahh like my Kiwi brothers!..

Ahh fresh crusty bread with absolutly dirt cheap Roquefort cheese!

1 Euro wine!...who said I'm cheap?

Whooh thats one heck of a moustache...wish I could grow one!

So tired poor Mr Wilson...lay down and could not get up...I almost shot him!

This is how you make packet risotto taste better...yep throw it all in!

This is where my GPS told me I could get to ride over France's biggest bridge!

Full on Aventure riding!....wating for washing to dry!

Francois and Marie...found me at the supermarket...cheers guys!

City of Nancy France