It is now Saturday AM, and although some of the team are already up and finished with breakfast, others are still recovering from jet lag and whatever other remedies they employed to help them with their night of sleep.
The most dramatic surprise since we have arrived has been the weather. We expected plenty of high temperatures (and some of us left winter gear at home), and have found some light rain, plenty of wind and cooler temps. It was pretty evident at dinner last night, as we scrambled to wear long pants and jackets to dinner. What resulted was a rag tag group of American/Canadian tourists in long sleeve cycling shirts, wandering town in search of a restaurant that would put up with us. After consulting a well dressed lady with shopping bags in a parking lot, we discovered Le Petit Resto, which had tables in the center of a small plaza, a very amiable waiter and was in walking distance of our hotel.
First, a quick video by our host, Bob Baird with a tour of his hotel room ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yww2rvGSUY
Next, Bob interviews the team on their preparedness to conquer Mt. Ventoux at pre-dinner cocktails ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STn9s2oltDY
Dinner progressed nicely and ended with a dig at Jim Carpenter ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFl6b6drisY
OK. Bruno and I are on our way to the grocery store to buy some water and snacks ... more to report later.
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