Rouen to Le Havre

WARNING, 5 HOURS TO KILL ON THE FERRY, IT’S A LONG ONE! Last ride in France today, back to the ferry port in Le Havre. Last night I stayed with Catherine and Claire who I had met through the warm showers website. My hosts weren’t home until 10pm so to I took the opportunity to…

Au Revoir Paris..

by gplhlTime to leave, say goodbye. Woke up this morning to a downpour. Mmm a whole day in the saddle in the rain. After checking the forecast it confirmed, rain all day. Claire had to go to work early so we had breakfast at half seven which allowed me to get ready and set off…

Gastronomy

Last night Claire and Stephane took me to a local restaurant Chez Glandine where we met Christophe who had done several long rides with Claire including LEJOG. Stephane, Claire and Christophe outside Chez Glandine Locally Chez Glandine is legendary serving excellent food at great prices. When we arrived there were several people milling around outside…

Rest day in Paris

by gplhlHaving a quiet day in Paris today with no firm plans of what to do. Woke up somewhen just gone 8 after a good nights sleep. Breakfast was great, Croissant, coffee and plenty of Stéphanes home made bread with butter and jam. I was lent a map of the city and after talking with…

Le Havre to Paris

by gWoke up at 6:00am UK time 7:00an French time and headed straight to the restaurant for a full English. The restaurant is at the front of the boat which had a nice view of the heavy rain outside. Docked fine and set off into the rain at about 8:30. Did exactly the same as…

Devizes to Portsmouth

by gplhlDown to the Ferry.. Trip down to the ferry was good. I’d planned the route to be much the same as last years but avoiding the byways. On the way I rode about 5 or 6 miles through some nice country lanes with another cyclist Jacqui who asked if I was going far and…