Loconville to Méru, then a train to Paris
April 13, 2017
07:40: Up and out of bed. I have a difficult geometry puzzle to solve this morning.1 09:09: I’ve figured out an approach to getting to Paris. I’ll
A rest day in Loconville
April 12, 2017
10:39: I got up at nine, my brain exploding. I’d lain wide awake for a longish spell during the night, my mind on fire. I washed and dressed and
Dangu to Loconville
April 11, 2017
09:30: Washed and dressed. I first woke at 07:10 but didn’t get up until 08:40. Making breakfast now. This campsite is situated on a lake in a
Les Andelys to Dengu
April 10, 2017
I first checked my watch at 08:10. Now it’s 08:59 and I’m washed and dressed. I’m about to make breakfast. I still have yesterday’s left over salad
A rest day in Les Andelys
April 9, 2017
09:09 Sitting up in the bag. I treated myself to a lie-in because I’m going to stay an extra night here to let my left foot heal a bit, do some
Acquigny to Andelys
April 8, 2017
First woke at 07:15, but didn’t rise until 08:22. I’ve arranged to be at breakfast at nine. 10:24 Packed and ready to go with my bag on my back.
From Épégard, 5km west of Le Neubourg, to Acquigny
April 7, 2017
09:40 At 19:00 yesterday, just as I was making my last attempts to contact M. Lothon at La Ferme du Gonthier, he answered my call. Such a relief. He
Brionne municipal camping to Le Neubourg
April 6, 2017
I woke at 07:49 bursting for a pee so gathered my things and went to the heated toilet block for ablutions and hot hot shower water. It was a divine
From a wood in a valley between Fontaine-la-Louvet and St-Aubon-de-Scellon to Brionne
April 5, 2017
08:09 Checked my watch for the first time. It’s a dewy, mild morning. 08:41 Sitting up, about to get dressed. I had quite a fearful night
Lisieux municipal camping to a wood on the side of a valley between Fontaine-la-Louvet and St-Aubon-de-Scellon
April 4, 2017
09:39 Sitting up half-dressed. It’s cool and mostly overcast. I first checked my watch at 08:10. Had a really terrific sleep. Looking forward to
From Lisieux to Lisieux
April 3, 2017
I first woke at 07:40 but didn’t get out of bed until an hour later. My calves and feet are a bit sensitive today. I’d love to spend a bit of time
From under a wind turbine between Bray la Campagne and Quatre Puits to Lisieux
April 2, 2017
I first woke at 07:45, but as forecast, the mist was very heavy, so I dozed until 08:20. I’m starting to get up now. It’s still very damp and misty,
From Caen to a spot between Bray la Campagne and Quatre Puits
April 1, 2017
08:30 Awake at 08:10 but it took me twenty minutes to talk myself out of bed. This is the last dose of urban life I’ll have for a while! Oh, for the
Caen
March 31, 2017
08:47 Sitting up. It was tough rising this morning. I didn’t put my head on the pillow until sometime after one o’clock. It’s a grey day outside,
Caen
March 30, 2017
07:35 Awake. Decide to snooze a bit longer. 08:20 Sitting up. My quilt is a bit too warm. 09:07 Washed and dressed in clean clothes. Ready for
Villers-Bocage to Caen
March 29, 2017
07:35 Woke up, looked out the window to a dark, wet morning. Went back to bed and sent some overdue emails. 08:25 Up and getting into the shower.
A field somewhere east of Torigny-sur-Vire to Villers-Bocage
March 28, 2017
07:56 Awake! It’s a beautiful morning. The sun’s not quite up yet but the sky is clear and the basha’s external surface is dry1. The temperature
From Lesley and Mike’s home to a field somewhere east of Torigny-sur-Vire
March 27, 2017
08:13 Up and out of bed. Porridge brekkie, last goodbyes, snaps in the garden. 10:00 On the road. Lesley accompanies me to the end of the lane.
A rest day beyond Airel in the home of Lesley and Mike
March 26, 2017
08:40 In the bathroom. The clocks went forward last night. The day is spectacular: bright and warm, even muggy. Lovely porridge breakfast, chats,
Carentan to beyond Airel and the hospitality of Lesley and Mike
March 25, 2017
07:05 Up and out of bed. That was a bit tough. I’ve decided to head south towards Saint Lô. It’s probably a day and a half away. There’s neither
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