Some small thoughts.

My most favorite part of the day was evening. It was then that I could sit with the guys and laugh my guts out because it went the same way EVERY time. We'd wander around aimlessly till we found some sort of food establishment. Finally someone would become hungry enough to say "No more walking we eat here." (usually me). Then we'd get seated and the fun would begin. I wish I could have filmed it. Gordy would cross his legs and sit back and peruse the menu (he speaks French). Jason and Greg also leg crossers would have to take a more serious posture and lean forward,studying the menu. Clark always with the thoughtful stroke of the chin and Evan quietly reading, a little less intensely than the other four. And this is where the fun began. (It should be noted that Clark, Jason, and Greg speak no French, and Evan has had 2 years in school and claims no knowledge.)

After a few minutes of serious head nodding perusal. . .
jason: ohhh, they have fwah today, yummy.
clark: yes that sounds good, but what about the canard with perkanese sauce.
greg: I don't know, i think i'm feeling a little bit like beof.
jason: I had beof last night.
clark: I want to save room for chocolate mailbox
greg: your right, maybe the jambon with this "f" word on page two.
jason: but does it come with fitas?

More humming and ahhing, 5 minutes of above conversation or similair.
waiter: bonsoir, je peux prendre votre commande?
All heads go up and each gently folds their menu, places it on the table. Waiter looks confused, because everyone looks blankly at said waiter and then everyone turns collectively to Gordy, who is smirking. So sad not to have this experience to look forward to every evening.

Well this is the last day, we go back over a day, in and out of a week and through Spain, and into our homes where our families are waiting for us and supper is a food we recognize.

Trip Totals:
About 560 miles
About 51800 vertical feet of climb

Trip Climbs:
Col de Coubet Cat 2
Col de Cannes Cat 3
Col de Tosses Cat 1
Col de Quillane Cat 3
Col de Pailhares Cat HC
Col de Bouich Cat 3
Col de Portet de Aspet Cat 2
Col de Mente Cat 1
Col de Peyresourde Cat 1
Col de Aspin Cat 1
Col de Tourmalet Cat HC
Col de Soulor Cat HC
Col de Abisque Cat HC
Col de Marie Blanque Cat 1
Col de Osquich Cat 3
Col de Ispequey Cat ?