September 27, 2017
Day 9 - Landrais to Saintes
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One more day on the road. The weather was heating up, and I was probably running a fever as well. But with only one more day to ride, I decided to just get it done.
It was a beautiful morning, and the roads were, as usual, impeccable.
I forced Robin to make a detour for a dolmen - these are prehistoric structures that are often in the most interesting places - like this one in the middle of a field.
The countryside was rolling as we inched toward Saintes.
Hmm - another routing mistake! I took us right through the middle of this guy's farm. No one seemed to mind, though...
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We had a nice lunch in St Savinien.
And then crossed the Charente one more time.
The run in to Saintes was tough for me. I was suffering. But eventually the city sign showed up. We made it!
The final km of a bike ride always seem to go too quickly. Suddenly, we were back at the car unloading.
Our trip continued with a few nights in Cognac and a visit to some friends near Bergerac. But since no bikes were involved, this journal will end here.
Today's ride: 63 km (39 miles)
Total: 404 km (251 miles)
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