A day in Semur: Day ride

May 24, 2022

Today is to be a rest day in Semur, or rather a layover day. Scott has designed an out-and-back ride to please everyone: not too many vertical meters, not too many or too few kilometers, scenic, on paved surfaces and with a nice turn about point where we stop for our picnic lunch.

Grey clouds threaten, but it doesn't rain.

Scott picked up some extra wheels along the way - will he be faster now?

In the middle of the path clover makes its way through the pavement.

Canal de Bourgogne with its colorful lock keepers' cottages

At the end of the route we are in the pretty village of Courcelle-lès-Montbard. We find a small plot of grass with a fountain, it looks perfect for our picnic lunch. What a peaceful place to enjoy our baguettes and relax before we ride home.

A village with traditional stone architecture and bicycle art

We have finished and are about to pack up when a young lady of about ten years approaches us, wagging a self-righteous finger. It is obvious that she disapproves of something, but we don't quite get what. She then leads us to a little sign that we had overseen: Pelouses interdites, keep off the grass!

She was then chided by a man across the street, presumably her father, and he apologized. But I think she was just trying to enforce what she had learned. It's a contradictory world for a little girl.

The ride home gave us a second view of our route, and then came a surprise. Janos, who had decided to spend the day in Semur to take pictures, met us about 18 km before we reached Semur and joined us for the ride home.

It was another fantastic day. Back in town, we made a stop at the grocery store for cold drinks and then au revoir until dinner.

I hardly took any pictures while we were in Semur, although the town was rich in photo opportunities. I also didn't find time to keep up the journal. I had hoped to publish simultaneously with Scott and Susan, so as to give you a three-dimensional stereo view of our days. But, alas, I am lagging behind and writing this about four days after the fact.

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Today's ride: 60 km (37 miles)
Total: 211 km (131 miles)

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Scott AndersonThanks for giving us another view of a wonderful day, Suzanne. I have to say though that your photography leaves me feeling just a bit envious.
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Susan CarpenterWe always enjoy your comments and superb photos, no matter when they are posted. No need to feel chagrined. Enjoy your ride back to Dijon.
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