It is impossible when camping to keep anything cool whatsoever in such temperatures. So I've shopped at the local supermarket a number of times today, partly to get just what I need at that exact time and partly because it's the coolest place in town with mega air-con!
When I went to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by this afternoon, they automatically brought out a carafe of iced water. Very thoughtful in such conditions. After my ice cream (which I ate in a more civilised fashion compared to my previous nosediving effort in Vittel), they must have thought me mad English when I then ordered a pot of tea! Seriously, you can't beat it!
I've just had a shower and the shampoo was so hot having being in the tent, it nearly burnt my hand! It made me jump. It really helped cool my head down...
And now I'm sat blogging with more rivers of sweat running off me.
I must state I am in no way complaining and infinitely prefer this to battling the cold! I'll try to hold on to some of this feeling for the forthcoming British Winter! And I promise to try to bring as much of this back to the UK as possible so everyone can enjoy some warmth and sunshine.
Sorry about the photo, I couldn't get a better angle being on a major road junction. It's the gateway to the town.
One final observation today is just how quiet the town was this afternoon. Compared to a Saturday afternoon in the UK where towns, supermarkets, etc., are usually heaving, this place had a handful of people, not many cars, loads of car parking spaces along the sides of the roads and the supermarket car park was only a quarter full. And I've had the campsite completely to myself. Bizarre, but lovely. No screaming kids!
Enjoy the club ride tomorrow everyone from the OCC. I can't wait to pedal with you all in a couple of weeks.
Happy weekends everyone else! And wish me luck in getting my tent down tomorrow and then re-pitching at the next campsite, eek!
xxxx
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Morning Daughter,
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic in your picture, no wonder you are melting that is a serious hot day!!
We have muggy again no wind which is the worst combination for me.
We are painting the dining room, we finished yesterday then decided it needs another coat putting on. We picked Ivory Lace as a colour, it looks really clean and nice on the walls.I shall be glad when the painting has been finished. We have Jasmine white on the skirting boards i like it better than a white gloss.
We are going ahead with the conservatory very exciting i have to say! i will ring the chappie tomorrow to start thngs moving. i am hopng it won't take too long to put together, i would like it done fairly quickly.
I hope you have a lovely day and the temp cools a little while your on your bike. You must have a lovely tan by now! I am trying to convince myself white is the new brown for me!!
i am checking today for all possible transport to get down to us. I will report back in my next blog!!
Take care
Lots of love
Mum xx
Wowsers sis that sounds hot. Guessing you may have taken your jumper off by now! Makes a change for you on this trip in comparison to some of your other trips and the weather experienced. We are having a blissful few days of sunshine here too. Making it great fun for Go Ape and swinging through the tree tops in the sunshine and a fabulous picnic afterwards. Popped in to see our Sarah on the way back as she has ruptured her Achilles and in a cast for 10 weeks - joy! Starting to get very excited about our hols now and its still a couple of weeks away. I've still got to prepare and get through THE Board meeting yet so thinking the holiday will be my reward for surviving. Hope the tent is holding up - what a bugger. You have been experiencing some wonderful support along the way. I particularly liked your BRAVO lady. 1000miles what an achievement - awesome stuff sis. Keep it up. Jan xx
ReplyDeleteHello Daughter,
ReplyDeleteI have checked modes of transport for you.
Coach £58.70
Train £154.60
Flight £197
Train is to Castle Cary from Leeds. Coach comes into Bristol Coach Station.
At least you can make an informed choice now. i just put Sept in as a date for all 3.
I hope you had a lovely day.
Take care
Lots of Love
Mum XX