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Wow! We started with a 7km downhill start! Neil had his coat on and I was actually cold! What a contrast to the previous week. We had also started later enjoying breakfast from our lovely B&B hostess. It had rained during the night leaving fog everywhere as we descended into a valley. Brrrr! Not complaining though.

Neil has a cousin south of Figeac whom we’ve stayed with before. They are such great company that we’ve actually incorporated a rest day and we’re staying with them Friday and Saturday nights. Wow! But it did entail a lot of planning and rearranging our route, so last night we spent hours working out viable cycling routes and accommodation (which are everywhere but not with a restaurant or within walking distance of one). We’ve never planned 4 days in advance before!

Cycling today felt quite autumnal with the leaves turning, orchards dripping with fruit and cool drizzle. There were times we could have been in Devon! It was an easy ride to Sarlat where we found the most wonderful cycle repair shop. The man worked wonders on my bike fixing brakes, rattles and my rear light. No more gaffa tape!

And Sarlat was another absolutely stunning medieval town. We spent a lovely evening wandering around enjoying bars and restaurants with music drifting from talented musicians. The rain had long gone.

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