France

Left Andy and Maggie about 1430 and drove the 20 minutes to Nerac. Had a wonder around the new and old town.

Drove to Andy and Maggie Way’s barge at Buzet sur Baise. Had a pleasant afternoon chatting and then a good meal at the Le Vigneron restaurant.

Rode 41 miles today in total, mainly to the abbey at La Sauve-Majeure along a cycle route. The grape harvest is in full swing at the moment. There’s tractors towing trailers full of grapes everywhere with grape juice flowing onto the road, makes for tricky cycling.

Decided to leave Dizant due to too many mosquitos and drove to Sauveterre de Guyenne. Tried to get fuel but Euro card decline at 2 machines. 30°C again today so just a walk around the town.

Blue sky and hot. Took about 1 1/2 hours to drive here and very nice it is, a big field with only a few mohos. Chatted to 2 English couples and played with their dogs. More washing but such a good day for it.

Started our ‘Couch to 5k’ this morning. Shock, we are running! Drove to Muron, village ESE of La Rochelle. Washing done and dried, exciting stuff. On our own tonight apart from the church bells.