After 36 hours of comfort,company and fine dining, it was hard to get on the bike this morning.
It all felt very strange.
It wasn't that we had forgotten how to ride a bike: just that we had to get our minds around how we got into this in the first place.
Spreading the big French map across Margaret and Rodgers dining table had not helped as it reminded us just how far we had to go. Crossing the Loire was indeed a milestone but only one third of the way in!
So it was slowly and stiffly to Loudun for coffee and then slightly quicker to Lencloitre- our projected stop for the day.
By then we were in better shape and added another 30k so as to reach the Vienne river.
Camping tonight and looking anxiously at the weather.
The contrast could not be more marked. Ate at a Michelin recommended restuarant last night. Omelette and chips in a buvette tonight.
Both have their merits and, after 96 k today, we felt we deserved chips!
Bravo aux deux cyclistes! Ta bicyclette a l'air "presque" aussi belle que dans mon jardin le premier jour, Philip. Bonnes vacances, bon courage et....bon appétit à Philip et Keith. Martine
ReplyDeleteWell done both of you - we are enjoying following your adventures. Here in NE the temp isn't even getting into double figures so are jealous of your travels south of the Loire. Good news is that Kevin's shed is now up on the allotment (he knows how to enjoy himself too!).
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work - Kevin and Ruth