I made the mistake of not taking any food to the B&B so had to survive with cold porrodge and a banana for evening meal. The B&B was real nice although there were a lot of mosquitos and it’s do warm being inside. I have not put the outer of my tent on for a week or 2 so now. But I slept OK. Breakfast at 08.00, even when I’m not cycling I eat breakfast earlier than that. But it was delicious and plentiful.I got going just before 09.00. The route was georgeous, rolling hills and golden fields. Rolled bales of hay everywhere. The sun was already high in the sky.I stopped for coffee in a lonely town and another touring cyclist came up and stopped.
He was from northern Italy near Milan and after 3 days was giving up and going back home due to the extreme heat. I tried to persuade him to make the decision at the bottom of the hill (You always feel better after a good downhill as opposed to a gruelling up) but to no avail his bus ticket got booked.I rode on, another 80kms to go.
I found a campsite near a lake and went off route to get to it. This took me on farm track up near vertical slopes but near carless, there is always a trade-off. Obviously to get to the lake was up and I was starting to plod. Finally creating a rise and the view tremendous. The campsite is as basic as the get. But a shower is about all I need.The guys staying in the picnic area shouting continuously may get agrovating. And just when I thought I was going to be the only person in the campsite a couple drew up in their car and pointed their lights at my tent, I hope they don’t switch them on in the night.Once again no food at this campsite. Porridge tonight and tomorrow morning.
A Couple of Days Ride Outta....... 