looking out to sea 6-4
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view from Ile de Ré with the bridge in the distance (image from Street View)
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map showing distance travelled (map from Google Earth)
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I am enjoying my glimpse into the way of life on Ile de Ré. The houses include the now-familiar two-story dwellings on narrow streets. Most of the houses have painted shutters …
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narrow street in Rivedoux-Plage (image from Street View)
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I also see more modern houses tucked away behind fences and walls …
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street on Ile de Ré (image from Street View)
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Where the route runs along the ocean, there are pleasant walkways and marinas for boaters …
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houses along Rivedoux-Plage (image from Street View)
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There are lots of places to sit and watch the ocean. Some views overlook extensive oyster farms in the zone of the low tide …
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A closer look at my route map shows the rectangular oyster-growing areas just off-shore …
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Best View: view across the Bay of Biscay toward the Ile de Ré Bridge – a place to sit and watch the ocean …
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Copyright Jane Tims 2013
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Really love your Best View. 🙂
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Robin
June 28, 2013 at 4:22 pm
Hi. Thanks! Jane
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jane tims
June 28, 2013 at 7:07 pm
beautiful!
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Sigrun
June 18, 2013 at 3:52 am
Hi. Thanks! Jane
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jane tims
June 18, 2013 at 7:38 am
Always wanted to go there so thanks for the visit!
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dianajhale
June 17, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Hi Diana. You are welcome!!!! Jane
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jane tims
June 17, 2013 at 6:50 pm
Hello Jane,
It’s an interesting concept that you’re exploring here – & you’re being very persistent with it I must say! I’m beginning to wonder if you’ll come & visit me sometime in the near future!
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Sonya Chasey
June 17, 2013 at 3:26 pm
Hi Sonya. I think I am to the north of you right now. I would like to visit your white cliffs and green forests. Perhaps I’ll ‘see’ you on a future virtual cycle!!!! Jane
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jane tims
June 17, 2013 at 6:50 pm
The water offers lovely views, so smooth and inviting. I can almost smell the salt (wonderful) and the oyster beds (not so good).
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Carol Steel
June 17, 2013 at 9:13 am
Hi Carol. Yes, I imagine there are times when the wind is blowing just in the wrong direction!!! Jane
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jane tims
June 17, 2013 at 6:48 pm