June 2, 2018
Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Avignon
Sur Le Pont d’Avignon
June 2 Saturday 25kms
Châteauneuf-du-Pape to Avignon
Not far to go today, so pack slowly allowing tent to dry. Neighbouring Dutch woman in caravan is shaking the mats, a young family with child in bike buggy is juggling the childcare and packing duties. The motorbike convention is moving on, shiny chrome and leathers.
We stop for a departure coffee and internet fix and manager confirms we are NZers. He and wife spent 4 weeks there in February. Enjoyed their visit.
Easy route to Avignon through Sourges then the suburbs. Spot a Decathlon sign as we cross motorway. Grateful to have my gears adjusted, find extra water bottles and a small pack for Michael.
Enter the walled city of Avignon awash with tourists, shops full of shoes and high fashion, and the lines of eateries , their tables set for the next meal.
Office of Tourisme provide essential information and point us in direction of water fountain and camping. Through Olio gate across the Rhone to the island overlooking the Pont d'Avignon.
Camping du Pont has a pool. One can feel the inner core cool down completely. Then on unladen bikes we cycle back and around the narrow streets of the old city, stop for Carrefour necessities and return to camp for a relaxed evening meal.
Today's ride: 25 km (16 miles)
Total: 513 km (319 miles)
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