Trip to Saint Jean de Luz to see Rory

Rory my cousin was cycling down the Atlantic coast of France on a recumbent bike, so we went out to the coast and met up with him. We went to Saint Jean de Luz as we have never been there - we weren't sure if it would be as good as San Sebastien, so never took the risk!

To make sure the dog was tired before we got there we actually met Rory at Erromardie plage which is about 10 mins drive from Saint Jean de Luz. It is a nice sheltered beach good for swimming - and stick fetching.

Doug had a swim - I wasn't convinced

But did eventually brave it... It was pretty warm!

After a couple of hours the dog was knackered

Rory arrives

We made Rory go for a swim too as he had come down the whole Atlantic coast without swimming once (except apparently in a large puddle when he fell off trying to get through it...)

Aargh rocky!

Phew less rocky

We then pushed on to Saint Jean de Luz which is a very pretty little town (unfortunately no dogs allowed on the beach, so just as well we had tired Poppy out).

Nice local cider...

...in a bar overlooking the beach...

...with an amazing view (and some very tasty tapas)

We had sea food for dinner. It was HUGE, and very very yummy.

Rory had a seafood selection

Doug and I had Paella

Nice market

The harbour (not so sunny on the second day)

Hard working harbour landing all that seafood for people to eat

Cuddles!

We walked on to a headland at the edge of the bay where Poppy could run off the lead - our lives are ruled by her needs! Lovely view of the surf.

Good luck with the rest of the trip Rory!