Despite not having to be up early we were. In no rush we packed up then sat by the swimming pool and drank coffee. Our neighbours from La Rochelle left, telling us to stay strong. We'd really impressed them.
Then a four mile cycle to Biganos, the temperature 30c by ten o' clock to take a train to Bordeaux.
The ticket office was closed. Fortunately the ticket machine translated to English. We really wanted to go further on than Bordeaux so began the process to do this. A queue began to build. Clueless we gave up allowing the French lady behind to sort out her journey. She couldn't. The booking system had locked up. Well done English. Long story short, the booking desk opened. We really wanted to up as far Poitiers by tomorrow. After much time and trying varying routes we were booked. The bicycles the problem. Although they travel free, a space has to be allocated.
By midday we were at Bordeaux, a city we love. It was hot. Very hot. A wine festival was taking place and it was busy. We found a shady spot, ate lunch and settled down for a couple of hours before cycling to the campsite at Bordeaux Lac. The sign said it was full! But it wasn't. We have stayed here now about five times.
Our neighbours are from Delft, Netherlands. They have a tandem and are cycling Pamplona, Spain. Wow. As for us. Tomorrow lunchtime we take a train to Angoulume then onto Poitiers. From Biganos to Poitiers 77 euros for the two of us. The joy of owning French senior rail cards.
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Did Angela have to paddle anywhere to get the Magnum? :)
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