I did have to stop quite a few times to check the map. I decided that I would stop at Paimpont for the night at their campsite. I found it easily and was there by 5 pm. I put up my tent and had a long hot shower. Then I sauntered into town to the only open restaurant. The food was "tres superbe ". I'm really pleased with day one.
Monday, 22 June 2015
Day one. St Malo to Paimpont
95km. The day didn't start so well, I did have a giggle at myself though. I couldn't find my way out of St Malo, I thought how the hell will I find my way to the South of France at this rate! Once I was on the right road I was away. Then I ended up on a motorway in error. I stopped and pushed the bike back on the grass verge. From then on I was sorted, I have sussed out the road signs now. It was a dull day and it rained lightly on and off. I was smiling to myself a lot today. The roads were excellent and I was on very quiet country lanes. I kind of made up the route as I went as I kept finding interesting roads. There were acres of fields with corn, wheat and potatoes. Plenty of cattle and horses, all of which got a taste of my terrible French. Well I have to practice! The small villages I passed were adjourned with sweet smelling flowers. The scent was beautiful, so much so that I would slow down to get as much as possible.
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