16 juilliet

16 juilliet
Houlgate to Dampierre
100 km
Pleasant ride to Caen, successful shopping, visit to chateau of William the Conquerer. Conversation with bicycle admirer, with son translating. Wished to ride PBP, but had recent coronary.
The 60 km from Caen to Dampierre in a heavy downpour with a ferocious headwind. Felt just like home.
Lovely conversation with Morgan as she made dinner. About 8 Grant & Laura from South Africa, and Brian & Sarah from Wash., D.C., arrived from a long visit to the museum in Caen. Ate and talked until midnight.
Laura is studying architecture at university in Pennsylvania, Grant is working for an NGO evaluating the effectiveness of various economic & agricultural initiatives in Sierra Leone, Brian just completed his first year of medical school, and Sarah organizes alumni affairs for Wesleyan College.
Inspiring people! Took moonlight walk on quiet lane with Morgan and Grant. A very sweet day indeed.