September 13, 2022
Pouilly en Auxois to Montbard
Crackers for lunch and a swim in another pool.
September 13 Tuesday 65kms
Pouilly en Auxois to Montbard
Crackers for lunch and a swim in another pool.
Breakfast at the table with Jean, bonjoured all and sundry walking by. Away around 10:00 slightly cloudy but still hot. There’s the boat tunnel at the start and then the country opens out.
The path is very easy, sealed and a good speed can be quickly achieved. This morning there are some boats and a few day cyclists. There’s also the usual number of pecheurs sitting with concentration. This time though, there is a difference- we see one chap catch a sizeable fish. We’re nearly as excited as he is. There is life in the canal after all. He tells me there are beaucoup fish in there, but since he releases his catch, it’s possible he’s catching the same fish time and again- n’est-ce pas? I didn’t put this propsition to him.
We lunch with Jean at a spot along the way. He’s an entertaining conversationalist, telling us about his ‘hippie’ days traveling in Asia. We didn’t buy bread at start of day and found no Boulangerie so crackers and tomatoes for lunch.
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The countryside really opens out and small villages can be seen in the hills. We also come across a settlement of stylish but simple wooden houses along the canal.
We arrive in Montbard around 4:00 decide that the easiest way to get to Beaune is by train, so buy tickets. Nearing the station I hear that familiar dee- da da da signature call of the French rail. Then it’s food, campground and tent up. Nice campground and free ticket to the flash indoor pool nearby. I’m told ‘Only Speedos’ and so have to go back and get mine. They don’t notice the band aid over a graze from a fall I had a week back though.
We dine with Jean - he on rice and us on chicken and potatoes with tomatoes and cucumber. We talk until drops of rain start and then it’s a hurried clearing up before we climb into sleeping bags and listen to the water dripping off the leaves above.
Today's ride: 65 km (40 miles)
Total: 1,074 km (667 miles)
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