Chantillon-sur-Loire 908km ttt

I think I've been cooked. 34 degrees is just that bit too hot for a day's bike riding. The weather obviously just can't make up its mind what to do as the next few days look fairly rain filled. But warm. Which represents a new meteorological challenge for the holiday. 

Today I had aimed to be a little further on but as I was beginning to believe that I was melting. (And the juice / water combo I was drinking was making me feel heartily sick) I turned into this little 2 star site. It's a field with some toilets and showers but that's all I need. 

I've been here since half three waiting for it to cool to a respectable temperature. I'm camped under a pine tree with a view of the fast flowing Loire and tomorrow's bike path. 

Goodness knows what was on my cup but this persistent wasp was determined to get it.  I started my day with a lap full of coffee in my efforts to persuade him away. In the end I gave in.  Other insect related news: 13 bites on my right foot. I had to stop at a shady bench and have a good itch. 

Looks very familiar. (See Danubevrekated bike posts). The directional sign is there for those who were contemplating, in their confusion, throwing themselves down the bank and into the canal. 

All wave at the hill town of Sancerre. Had it been a cooler day I would have tackled the hill to have a look. Instead I spent time in the lowly St-Satur. 

Obligatory sunflower photo. Always cheers me up. 

Couldn't resist.