When planning for the big trip, me and Rod checked best routes, recommended hotels and places to visit. Rod had got a two week pass from his missus so we had plenty of time. We decided we weren't going to eat up mile after mile after mile, but take it easy and enjoy the ride. To be honest, you can't rip it up over the Pyrenees - the books are right, it's all ups and downs and tight twisty stuff. Incredible riding. With the plan in action, we made the most of it and stopped whenever we saw a view or a coffees top - which was often. We booked only the first two nights accommodation and the rest we just turned up and looked for somewhere. We nearly came unstuck just the once - in Hermani, France. Some bizarre bylaw doesn't allow hotels in town centre so we ended up on an industrial estate!