Noyon to Chateau Thierry
The day proved to be almost completely awful. They set off in horrific and torrential rain pelleting down in biblical proportions. They ended up soaked to the skin - literally - and quite worried about the storms by the time they got to Soissons having cycled more than 25 miles. A Tourist Office was found where a kind man took pity on them and gave them a lift to their accomodation in Chateau Thierry. The van they used was very small so they had to sit on the Tandem whilst travelling so therefore Technically they cycled, albeit at 50 kph inside a vehicle.
They are now trying to dry out. Luckily the paniers were dry inside, so small mercies. A glass of the local tipple is being drunk to recover and I'm glad to report it's Champagne. They were looking at the vineyards as they cycled trying to keep their minds off their wetness so it's great to drink their produce.
Let's hope tomorrow brings better luck.
Chateau Thierry to Romilly sur Seine - 50 miles
After yesterdays fairly disastrous day, today proved much better. The weather was more clement although there was still great deal of mist and fog until Montmirail. The going was hilly but not too bad and Gerard reports it might be called pleasant.Lunch of Steak and Chips (Edith's favorite food) was eaten in Sezanne with a rather pleasant view of the Church.
There was still the pressing crisis of very wet shoes from the previous day but as luck would have it there was a shoe shop next to the restaurant where they had the perfect replacement. Edith now equipted with rather smart new footwear they set off for Romilly sur Seine and a minor miracle occured in the form of sunshine. Rather cheered by this they arrived in good time and are looking forward to a short day tomorrow to their rest camp at Troyes.
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