Just 36 kms again today as there is no other camping for another 43 kms.

We had another torrential downpour last night at 1.30am accompanied by more thunder and lightning directly overhead. We had our tent tarp over our tent and it stayed relatively dry and we managed to pack up a dry tent.

We have now run out of cereal. We had a little bit for breakfast but due to lack of shops we’ve been unable to replace it.

We left camp this morning a little hungry and with very little water. About an hour into our ride we were pleased to find a little patisserie which served coffee. We also ordered pastry each despite my pledge to give them up. Tomorrow.

It was an easy but hard day today. The riding was easy and cool, a light mist surrounded us for most of the day. I just seemed to be lacking energy, probably due to bad diet and lack of sleep.

We found a nice campground beside the river for only 13 euros. It’s the summer solstice here and there’s a good band playing next to the camp.

We found a shop but they had no cereal. So we bought bacon and zucchini and made a pasta. Tomorrow we go to Orleans.