Today we headed back to Bagneres-de-Luchon, where we had picked up Neil's bike on the previous Sunday. This time Neil was dropped off in a one horse town just before Luchon to do his ride, while the kids and I headed off to explore. First stop was the gondala that takes you to the top of Superbagneres, a monstrous mountain that towers over the town. At the top an adventure playground for anyone that dares, with para sailing, mountain biking etc. Today the kids and I just enjoyed the view and watched other people jump off the mountain with a kite attached to them. It was a very clear day and all the surrounding peaks were in full view, as well as Spain which is only a stone throw away. While enjoying the view Neil called to say he would be longer than expected and to wait for a call from the next col so we descended and explored the town a little more. Bagneres-de-Luchon is a pretty town that the Tour often starts or finishes from but it is very touristy so after our second call from Neil saying he will be another couple of hours we bought our baguette for lunch and headed for the car. It was a short drive to our meeting point and that gave the kids some down time in the boot to read books, draw etc (it's a station wagon) and for me to get into my book. It wasn't too long before Neil emerged off the mountain so we could enjoy our, quickly becoming a tradition, lunch of baguette, brie, salad and Nutella (for Callum). Another very enjoyable day in the Pyrenees. Tomorrow, the kids and I are off to Foix which is supposed to have an incredible castle in the centre of an historic town, while Neil is up another hill on his bike.
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