Today, before leaving, we shared a fried potatoes, sausage and scrambled eggs breakfast with Luc before loading up the bicycles leaving. I must say, the Airbnb experience is a great way to meet people in their natural environment. I can’t see myself booking a hotel room anytime in the near future.
The cycling today was almost exclusively on designated bike trail along the Loire. On much of the path, people some thirty years ago had planted trees to enhance the beauty of the route as well as keep the sun off travelers. I’m so impressed with those who are able to see and work for the future even though they will not benefit from the fruits of their labor. Our comfortable ride today was due, in large part, to these planters’ foresight.
At midday, we left the route to climb to the French hill town Champtoceaux. A small restaurant presented itself and we ordered drinks and small edibles. Later, we stopped by a grocery store to pick up lunch and dinner items. I feel like I’m already slipping back into the simple lifestyle that I have grown to love.
Six kilometers outside of Ancenis, we found a campsite. For six euros each, we were able to take our pick of spots, take showers and have use of their grounds. A large party was underway when we arrived. One man offered each of us an hors d'oeuvre.
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