Troyes to Chatillon sur Seine
A very good ride with wonderful weather. The going was as flat as a pancake which was a huge relief and the whole countryside was teeming with cows. However they made extremely good time and arrived at Chatillon at 3p.m.
The only drawback was there was hardly anywhere to eat lunch. A bar was eventually found and a Croque Monsieur consumed. The bartender apologised for not providing knives and forks as he otherwise would have to charge VAT. The Gallic tax system seems as crazy as ours. The trusty penknife was produced and used to good effect. The penknife has it's own story as it's now considered a family heirloom as it was confiscated from yours truely in 1970 - I'm still resentfull, somewhat, but at least it's been put to good use.
They didn't get the bike serviced yesterday due to everything in Troyes being closed but someone had a quick look to-day and says all the parts are in good working order which is reassuring.
Don't forget to look at the webblog on www.londontojerusalem08.blogspot.com/ and tell your friends.
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Dearest Gerard & Edith - I am so in awe of what you are achieving in aid of Marie Curie. Daddy would be thrilled and most amused; and would surely have joined you en route for a glass or two. Yesterday Randle & I opened your beautiful silver salt, pepper & mustard holders at Haselbech with Mummy, Richard & Arabella and the children. Thank you for such a lovely present so beautifully wrapped surely in the midst of preparing for the trip. So sad you will miss the wedding. We'll exchange prayers at 3pm on Friday 12 Sept. I'll post photos and the Order of Service for your return. And of course you must meet Randle; my large happy redhead (he was at school with Charlie de Lisle) who seems to know someone wherever we go ...
much love Emma
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