Reminiscent of Romania this morning - long hot straight road and sun burning our backs. We are now between two discrete cycling areas: the Loire Verte and the Loire En Velo, consequently there are no signs and a section shown on the map is nothing more than a grassy stone track so we opt for the road instead and make rapid progress. We have reverted to an espresso and coke stop, a sign of the better weather, this time for once at a conveniently located Auberge. We see a Charolais bull with balls the size of the melons we bought for lunch; I think you'd struggle to fit those in lycra and do the Eurovelo 6. We stay at a Chambre d'Hote outside Nevers, a charming family run little chateau, have a swim in the outdoor pool and a delicious meal cooked for us by the owner, and have too much Poire William. We pass the 2000 mile mark today and feel pleased that we have managed to get so far. (Bourbon Lancy to Challuy/Nevers - 46 miles)
Sweetmeats anyone?? How blissful to be meandering through France, devouring escargots and red wine- how will you ever cope with life on two legs again? I will have to find you on a map as I have no idea how close you are to achieving your goal, I hope you have made plans for a suitably indulgent celebration of an historic moment in your lives?! Harriet
ReplyDeleteOf course everyone reading this will assume that this cryptic post alludes to the fact that Simon now has balls the size of Charentais melons. Bravo, Simon, very impressive! It is amazing what cycling 2000-plus miles will do to your physiology. In fact, bravi to you both - what a grand and long journey and what an amazing adventure.
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