Last night we had to dash back from our meal as the heavens opened with the first rain we have encountered. Lovely city with lots to see but we had important things to do today - retail therapy!!
(see photo of Billy in his new kit!!). We are now complete with extra padding French style and this brings a smile to our faces!
After shopping we headed off in the rain but we didn't care - we had comfortable bottoms! Coffee time was spent in yet another derelict village with just the usual 2 local characters in the bar. However one of them was wearing a Staid Francais pink rugby shirt and we managed to have a discussion about rugby in France and Scotland (Terry Mole will be very impressed with this). On going to pay this gentleman had adopted us as his friends and paid for us. Pleasant cycling even in rain and now the sun is shining and we are in the lovely town of Jonzac which has a beautiful chateau. Laundry done, blog completed, we're off to the bar. Keep commenting.
Distance:52.8k
(see photo of Billy in his new kit!!). We are now complete with extra padding French style and this brings a smile to our faces!
After shopping we headed off in the rain but we didn't care - we had comfortable bottoms! Coffee time was spent in yet another derelict village with just the usual 2 local characters in the bar. However one of them was wearing a Staid Francais pink rugby shirt and we managed to have a discussion about rugby in France and Scotland (Terry Mole will be very impressed with this). On going to pay this gentleman had adopted us as his friends and paid for us. Pleasant cycling even in rain and now the sun is shining and we are in the lovely town of Jonzac which has a beautiful chateau. Laundry done, blog completed, we're off to the bar. Keep commenting.
Distance:52.8k
Glad you had a better day, despite the rain. It is pelting it down in Villepot today.
ReplyDeleteQuite interested to learn that Scotland is a rugby playing nation....
Simon & Sophie
Like the yellow rain jacket UB!!!!!!!!! You sound like your making friends with the locals, did you not ask for a lift?
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good cycling, take care Caroline xxxxxxxx
What on earth are you wearing Billy? Not the yellow outfit which is very fetching and suits your colouring but the top that looks like Rab C Nesbitt's vest!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to the shops Shirley but where will you put all your purchases - just wear them!
Hope the legs are still going strong.
Love Aileen
Allelulia! I worked it out! Now I can make lots of rude comments. Saw Karin Tiley yesterday and we both agreed you are really mad although some of it like the meals sound o.k.! Agree with Aileen and do not like to see Billy so uncovered! Much love Bruce and Sue
ReplyDeleteJust back from Pinner so this is our first visit to your blog. Don't have to keep you posted about Andy - out in the third round to Wrawinka!! Like the outfits - hope that your bums are holding out - how's the heid Billy? Pleased that your french is improving and you are able to discuss rugby with the natives. Shirley says that she doesn't think that your trip is as difficult as the Sky to Sea ride in Alaska!!! Thanks for our anniversary card - off to Prague on Friday. By the way Henry was in fine form.
ReplyDeleteA bientot mes amis. Thierry et Shirley 2
Love the yellow, hope you have sunny cycling today.
ReplyDeleteJan & Linda (she cant blog - not IT skills there)
What happened last night? Did you go to the bars before doing your blog or were you just so exhausted that you fell into a deep sleep? Cycle well today and keep those wee legs going.
ReplyDeleteJust back from our trip up north with the family and loving being a granny. She is so gorgeous and so good. The 5 mile walk she did from Sand to Applecross in her Babybjorn on her father's chest was so exhilarating she slept almost the whole night! Glorious weather, stunning views of Skye. Will have to dig out my map of France to keep pace with where you have got to. Hope the head wound has healed up Billy. Happy pedalling.
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