We flew into Toulouse in an uneventful manner, at least as uneventful as traveling with a tandem can be. There still was the bit when I had to remove most of the intricately packed bike from the case for a personal inspection because it would not fit through the x-ray scanner even though the case is within normal luggage dimensions. And there was the confiscation of 6 CO2 cartridges (in checked luggage).
No matter! We are here! The Toulouse airport and bus into the city was a breeze, unlike the zoo on the riviera last year. Found the hotel easily, left the luggage at the desk until we could check in 4 hours later and went to look around. It was showering fairly heavily but so what; it is forecast to be much improved tomorrow on. We had some good luck and some bad. First Sunday of each month museum and gallery entrances are free in France (today). But coming a little before tourist season gets fully underway means some attractions are closed for renovations, which was the case for a contemporary gallery we set out for in the rain. Again, no matter, lots to see and drink and eat. We went back, checked in, and had a very sound 2+ hour nap before looking for dinner. Most restaurants are shut Sundays but that merely cut down the number of choices to something manageable. After a low key crêpe supper we are finally crashed for the night!
Gearing up for the Grand Prix in Montreal
Starting the trip with bubbles.
Plane trees have beautiful coloured bark when wet.
A wee bit damp out
The proper end to a day in Toulouse
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