I thought yesterday daytime that maybe the weather had been kind to us, however, there was a huge thunderstorm yesterday evening so we ate at the Hotel we were staying in, I’d like to say it was great however, the menu left a lot to be desired, for starter you could have Fish, fish or fish! The main course was Fish or Veal and desert was Cherry Clafoutis or Cherry Clafoutis, strangely I opted for fish, fish and the Cherry! The Street Party outside of our rooms was noisy ( as you would expect) so sleeping wasn’t really an option, which was a great shame as I feel exhausted 😴.
Breakfast was a challenge Tea – Non, Eggs & toast – Non, cereal -Non, plain yogurt & fruit – possible, croissant 🥐 & coffee – Oui 👍
Well after 3 hrs sleep 😴 & very little to eat, we faced 60 miles and our first real climb 😢🚴♀️👍 Col de Guery
Of course it wouldn’t be right without the rain lashing down, it duly obliged & it was torrential, I was slow going up in such bad conditions & very nervous on the decent with so much surface water, but I’m proud to say I did it 😊.
Digging deep today springs to mind with all this rain and so far only 1 day of sunshine. France in June, weather is beautiful, yes course it is, pull the other one 🌧️😊🚴♀️👍 so I’ve really had to focus on the end target. We all have bad days mentally and getting thru them makes you stronger. 👊 although at the time it can seem endless.
I’m now off for a sports massage, I need trial separation between my ears & shoulders – they’ve been together for days, so I’m not sure how they will get along 🤣🤣🚴♀️
a bientôt xx
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13 responses to “Day 6 – Aubusson to Mont Dore”
Just catching up on the pst few days … a little behind.
Firstly I think you choose the wrong found at the hotel .. as an alternative …. I would have opted for the fish, fish and the cherry 🤣 what a strange menu!
Oh the weather you’ve had! We both picked the wrong dates to leave the UK. Hopefully the weather improves for you along with the sleep and food! A much begged breakfast is needed!
I think you should have packed your armbands!
🤣🤣 a wetsuit would have been better 😊🤣
Sounds. Dreadful but you did it!!
Get a good nights sleep xxxx
Not sure dreadful was on the list of words I actually used, it sounds a bit tame 🤣
Hope you like fish, Wendy. Sounds like you were either eating them or swimming with them!
Enjoy the rest of what sounds like a fantastic ride. Lots of Brownie points being collected!
I’m getting used to fish 🤣 I should have bought my wetsuit with me! I’m sure once it stops raining we will be able to look at scenery not shrouded in cloud & it will be lovely
Well done Wendy, we’re all enjoying your daily blog, hope the weather improves soon.
Thanks Rosie, we are staying in Mont Doré there is a ski resort here!
Amazing Wendy keep it up
Thank you Mary x
so enjoy reading your daily updates. Sounds like the weather is being sent to try you!
I’ve certainly never been so wet!