Day 6 Montsoreau- Villandry. 57 km. EV6 to date: 230 km
After a long previous day, we were slow to get going and wanted to give our underneath bits a little more recovery time. They’re taking their time to adjust to their new role!
We set off at noon and did a bit more Troglodyting in the cliffs by the campsite.
The workshop of a metal sculptor
Having had enough of caves, we braved the heat and once again continued east along the river.
Thankfully the route was often through trees so was cooler.
First stop at a cute little cabin in the woods for refreshments. Best lunch stop so far: our own little sandy beach, cooling water and a great view. Photo from the middle of the river. The crystal clear water is no more than 3 ft deep with a sandy bottom all the way across. There is quite a strong current but never too difficult to walk through.Cycling past this crop of Mariajuana, (hemp) The smell of it reminded me of walking through urban parks. Not sure why?! Shady trail along the river.A fun stop at Bréhémont where we were greeted by a scruffy bloke with a ponytail, who offered us a surprise cold drink. If we could guess what was in it, it would be free!! It tasted a bit like cider, but “apples” was the wrong answer! In fact it was pear sirop and fizzy wine. The same man with the ponytail, who incidentally spoke 5 languages, rented out these bikes. Propelled by an electric motor powered by hydrogen and oxygen . I’ve not heard of them before; probably another scam of his; just a push bike really with a fat frame!Overnight at Villandry
Actually this was the chateau in the village of Villandry where we stayed, but the hotel wasn’t worth photographing.
Just like two years ago I am eagerly awaiting the daily updates of your journey. I love the photos. France is such a beautiful country, especially the Loire Valley, and I am saying this as a spoiled Upper Bavarian.
I am hoping that the culinary delights along the route match the beauty of the scenery, but so far you have not included anything in that regard. Hopefully you don’t have to subsist on bully beef and spoiled water like Admiral Nelson’s sailors.
Enjoy the journey and I’m looking forward to seeing you at the end of it this month.
Hi Manfred, all going well, but it was VERY warm today. Glad you enjoyed reading the blog. Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Everyday a bit closer!!
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Just like two years ago I am eagerly awaiting the daily updates of your journey. I love the photos. France is such a beautiful country, especially the Loire Valley, and I am saying this as a spoiled Upper Bavarian.
I am hoping that the culinary delights along the route match the beauty of the scenery, but so far you have not included anything in that regard. Hopefully you don’t have to subsist on bully beef and spoiled water like Admiral Nelson’s sailors.
Enjoy the journey and I’m looking forward to seeing you at the end of it this month.
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Hi Manfred, all going well, but it was VERY warm today. Glad you enjoyed reading the blog. Look forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Everyday a bit closer!!
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