La Rochelle and further

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The next day was weds. and Andy suggested a test run to get the feel for the bike.Grabbing our helmets we headed out and spent an hour or two in 30 degrees just driving around. We kitted up at one with full touring gear and headed off .Our first destination was to be a small place called La courille.This is the Holiday home of Paul and Christine who are from England.It was a trip of about 320 km and we arrived at about 18.00 after an uneventful journey.This is a really lovely area in the Dordogne and their house is perfectly situated.Shortly after arriving we all piled into the landrover and went out for a few predinner drinks at the local Chateau.Dinner was a BBQ and salad.Compliments to our hosts,it was really tasty and afterwards we sat around and chatted and watched shooting stars.(Thank you guys)

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