Perfect end to the day

After a long day in the saddle this is the perfect tonic. I arrived at bunkhouse totally by chance and it is lovely. My host has brought me beer and homegrown salad and there's nothing to be hear but crickets. I love how one day travelling sees a whole week's experiences. The awful rain, lorries and spray of the morning followed by glorious sun and open roads and now this. Nearly at Clermont Ferrand, not the progress i hoped but who cares.

French food

So this is my cookpot cooking up something dubious from the shop. Managed to find a camp site in Rouen from very sketchy directions. Made friends with the traveller kids here too. Yesterday's long trip went fine despite the wind, today's was more relaxed and tomorrow should see some serious mileage.

At Ruth's

After a windy rainy night ride i arrived at Ruth's and was welcomed with game stew, red wine and fine company. Initial impressions on the kit: the clothes are great - i was dry and warm but the headlights now try and signal to passing planes. Sub-optimal. I'm not looking forward to today's ride to Surrey, it's a long way on the motorway and the wind is up. Time for breakfast.