white buildings, white roads 5-8
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houses at the approach to Belle Croix (image from Street View)
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On my virtual bike trip, I am getting closer to the west coast of France and the Bay of Biscay (a Bay of the Atlantic Ocean). For one thing, my trip on May 6 took me through Dompierre-sur-Mer. ‘Sur-Mer means ‘on the sea’ although, at the end of my ‘bike trip’, I was still 7 km from the coast.
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The geology of the area is quite different and reminds me of the coast. For example, the stonework of older buildings includes white-colored limestone …
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house built of white stone (image from Street View)
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‘White’ roads, which I assume are made from local calcium-containing rock, are a part of the landscape …
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white road near Bourgneuf (image from Street View)
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A look at the map shows these ‘white’ roads …
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map of white roads (map from Google Earth)
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The best way to see the local geology is at major intersections where the construction has exposed the soil …
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excavation next to highway (image from Street View)
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Best of all, the air tastes salty and there is a fresh wind across the flat land (I love imagination)! In the distance are clouds that must hover above the ocean! …
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road to Belle Croix (image from Street View)
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Best View: a memory of all the interesting rocks and stones I have collected in my life …
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Copyright Jane Tims 2013
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I’m really enjoying your virtual bike rides, Jane. The scenery is interesting and often beautiful, especially your Best View. 🙂
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Robin
June 12, 2013 at 4:25 pm
Hi. I am surprised how often Street View manages an artistic view of the countryside. Thanks for enjoying my Best Views … my favorite part of the trip. Jane
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jane tims
June 12, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Amazingly flat empty landscape – good for cycling!
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dianajhale
May 29, 2013 at 4:12 pm
Hi Diana. I grew up in Alberta where everything is flat. Great for biking! Jane
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jane tims
May 30, 2013 at 7:22 am
I enjoy your observations both real and imagined. The white roads are attractive, perhaps because they are so different.
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Carol Steel
May 29, 2013 at 10:07 am
Hi Carol. They remind me of that mythical yellow brick road! Jane
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jane tims
May 30, 2013 at 7:21 am