It took me a while to get into my stride and the humidity ensured that my stride was a sweaty one. I stopped at Candes for lunch but, contrarily, they weren't serving anymore. At 1.30. And they didn't do drinks without food. I went on for a while and eventually the track took me off the road.
I have a bit of an issue with the strange diversions this route sometimes takes one on and at first, this dirt track was one I was taking issue with. But soon the surface evened out enough for me to relax a bit and I was able to enjoy my surroundings. I followed a pair of dancing butterflies and tried without success to photograph dragon flies. I passed a man with a donkey all packed up with his camping stuff and in the end spent a happy hour relaxing, eating and reading. The shade had fooled me into thinking the day had cooled down.
When I arrived at Saumur I found lots of building work going on and a bustling town centre. I had a look around and then carried on, pausing after a while to avail myself of the air-conditioning and wifi provided by McDonalds (which here is so much based around table service that going up to the till causes no end of confusion. But I only wanted a coffee and I dislike any automated thing that asks for my card before I make the order).
I wifi'd and cooled and off I went again. I decided against the Mushroom Museum opting instead for the minature rock village. When the cashier told me I'd need a coat I could have hugged him.
Finally I cycled on to Gennes. Which is where I am now. Safely installed, contemplating tea and planning tomorrow's travels.
My yellow lunch which includes a Brie and Apple pizza type thing.
Donkey man which a very patient French woman (we had a long conversation) felt was superb.
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