Neil: Tours like all big cities is full of mistakes to make on a bicycle . It’s very easy to suddenly end up on a motorway without realising it ! With my earphones ( hearing aids ) I get instructions straight from google . Sometimes those instructions are plain stupid like go down a flight of stairs when a simpler option is very close by .
Today was the day to cycle to Villandry following the Loire a Velo all the way with a fierce headwind . I benefit from Ceri who is on Turbo by tucking into her slip stream . Lots of cyclists out doing the same journey too .
Villandry was spectacular for the gardens were just stunning. Using vegetables as flowers with serried ranks in all directions. The house too was more contemporary in context with rooms from the 19th century.
Our journey back was eventful for a downpour and a trip along a really busy road .
We both separately thought let’s leave the campsite without paying for a second night and go wild .
We selected the forest of Chinon which is huge ! Tucked away out of the sight of any road makes for a very peaceful night
Ceri's Blog with Neil 