Monday 7 July 2014

7 July Guenrouet to La Chapelle-Caro

A very pleasant stay and meal at the local Brasserie in Guenrouet. Breakfast provided by John P in our mobile home. Crossed the river, turn left and we are back on La Velodyssee, which Ann and I did 2 years ago. The day started warm, but after Redon we had a torrential downpour, sheltered under trees for a while, then sunny again. This was the pattern for the day.
A very different canal and route compared to earlier in the trip. Very quiet and peaceful and again lots of wildlife. John P sees the kingfishers, we miss them. The paths have changed since our last trip, but the surface in the main, although flat, is rough and requires concentration, and after a while it begins to tell with aching arms and hands.
French "Tour de France Entrant"
We had a brief visit to Malestroit, an attractive old town, but in the wet we left without finding the cafe we wanted and headed for La Chapelle-Caro, and our hotel. Accommodation is limited along the route so today we booked ahead, just to make sure we had a room. We did not appreciate the small point the the hotel was up a long hill, just what we needed at the end of a long day.
Mileage:- 46. Total:-  930
We have done a "tour de France'


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