Monday 3 August 2015

Straw everywhere

Woke, and jumped out of bed to the window ... Yes, bike still there.  And it looks like its going to be a hot day.

Took a look at the €4 breakfast - wasn't that appealing, but they had a coffee machine and in these days where everything is self serve, thought I would serve some myself some hot water, and use one of my 3 in 1 coffee sachets up.  Thats all I need .... caffiene.

On the road by 8am, and straight into the French countryside.  Had set the GPS to avoid all major highways, so at the expense of 3 extra hours, I was treated to a whole day of French countryside, albeit with the more than occasional tractor & trailer to manoeuvre around.

More to come when I get better wifi - I mean. one hour to upload 12 pics.... I should have used a carrier pigeon!

The tunnel boring machine ... and to think when it was conceived, the major worry was rats coming through !

No good if you  got hay fever here,



Second caffeine fix


Bends, give me bends.



The bain of my life today.


One good thing about France - fresh baguettes for breakfast.

Arrras.

Lunch was a practical affair today.

Got checked in and decided to take a walk by the river .... turns out there was a "River Fete" going on.


This should help me sleep.