France/Provence - Tour 1, Day 1

Distance-wise, short - 36.9 km ... Some great scenery, but boy, this area is hilly and most of the scenes/towns are at the top of the hills ... Plus a gusty up to 90 knot wind just to liven it up (no sign of it abating :-((( )

Tomorrow is 54.1km, some more climbing ...

Initially had trouble with the bike - I opted for hybrid over road, lower gears, bit more solid - but the seat kept going down on me - changed seat posts, almost got height right - will take it up another smidgeon before setting out tomorrow, leg still has a bit of angle on bottom of down-stroke

The two Provence hotels we've stayed in so far are great - 3 stars, but their rooms, attitude and food eclipses '3 star' hotels I've been in Paris ....

Gotta get some shut-eye - tomorrow will come all too soon