A dip changes everything.
Today offered us a mix of sun and rain. We left the campsite and headed up the EV6. The heat came on quickly; all of Europe is experiencing hot mid-day conditions.
In Saxen, Kelley spotted a small lake. We didn’t hesitate to lock the bikes and jump in. When cycling, water reboots the entire system. I enjoyed a paddle across to the rock face on the other side. A man with a wide-brimmed hat lounged on an inflatable raft. As I approached, he moved away.
By afternoon, we were ready for an extended break. After pulling into a small restaurant, the sky opened up (too much to handle for the outdoor umbrellas). We moved inside and placed our food and drink orders, a legitimate way to extend time in an establishment. I did a bit of blogging and charged my supplemental battery. We stalled until the rain stopped. After two hours, we paid our final bill and cycled out into a dry sky.
At campsites, one of the most important aspects is the sanitaire facility. The showers in the sanitaires have varied in quality and cleanliness. I will say that all, so far, have been adequate in taking he road off the body at the end of the day.
Note: As stated, it is relatively easy to stay clean on the EV6. Bring your own bar of soap, travel shampoo bottle and small towel. For an alternative, see my previous notes on dipping rivers.
The campsite this evening had, I would say, less desirable showers. The owners had purchased what amounted to self-contained, pre-manufactured units. These showers did not offer their own dressing vestibules, which has been generally standard at most campsites. We worked it out.
Note: When using campground showers, bring your rear saddlebag. This will allow you to keep items dry while cleaning up.
We cycled approximately 70 kilometers today. This seems to be our current average.
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