To the Mediterranean and into Spain
Hola supermercado, hay un banco por aqui? Let’s get Spanish! Yep, we just crossed the Pyrenees and we’re now in Catalonia, Spain! And we passed some beautiful lands to get here… We left Camping La Fief near Alès and continued our way through the southern foothills of the Cévennes. The smooth riding we’d had in the previous days quickly ended, and we found ourselves riding some nice and rocky trails in garreau country – mostly limestone plateaus, ridges, and gorges. The flora was also very different to anything we’re used to, and we were inundated with the delicious scents of wild rosemary, lavender, and thyme. We harvested some for our meals at night! Suddenly, the trails were also lined with cacti and Aloe Vera plants, and lizards, big and small, were crawling between them. Spiky plants would occasionally cut open our legs and feet, but we felt so lucky to be riding here. We were really in the South of Europe now. ...