Another short blog – I am writing it as I watch yet another compelling Test Match. I was lucky enough to be Headingley yesterday to enjoy a wonderful day’s cricket. To see fast bowler Mark Wood steam in was particularly thrilling. My friend Dave had secured seats that gave us a fantastic view (picture below.) I love being able to watch Ashes cricket in the flesh  and have now watched  Ashes Tests at Cardiff, Durham, Lords, The Oval, Headingley, Trent Bridge and Sydney. I have also watched a one day England- Australia at Old Trafford. 

The other great sporting event that I love that is currently going on is the Tour de France. It is a remarkable endurance event cycling for three weeks all around beautiful France. I only watched it live when it was in Yorkshire. Yesterday was the Tourmalet mountain which I cycled up with my two sons six years ago the two pictures below are me on the top and part of the route we cycled up. Might have pictures from the Alps when they get there later.