And this is last thing at night...all ready for a 5.30am start:
It goes without saying that we are watching Le Tour de France and cheering on Cadel Evans. When I saw The Dalai Lama's public talk in Hobart, almost three years ago, Cadel Evans (Cadel who?) introduced His Holiness. In 2008 Cadel had worn a cycling undershirt with the Tibetan flag and supported freedom for Tibet. He said: 'Trying to bring awareness of the Tibet movement is something someone in my position can do. I just feel really sorry for them. They don't harm anyone and they are getting their culture taken away from them.' I hope he wins again.
On 14 July, the stage ends at Le Cap d'Agde. A beautiful seaside resort on the Mediterranean....which is home to one of Europe's oldest and largest 'Village Naturiste'. No, not an eco town but rather a nudist colony. Over 40,000 visitors a day hang out here in peak season....they can go to the shops, the bank or even to the hairdresser....stark naked:
They are mad about naturism in this part of the South of France, there are even nudist caravan parks, if you are that way inclined....imagine. I couldn't think of anything worse.
I'm pleased to report that last week I had success at Gowans Auctions with my stingy bidding:
I was outbid on the Chinese Temple Dogs. Honestly, why would you go to a shop when you can go to an auction?
R
