21 juilliet

21 juilliet
Poitiers to Saint Jean d'Angely
130 km
Quiet ride through rolling hills. One backroad to the next. Lunch stop in Melle was most delightful. A small city with art installations throughout. Then back into the countryside until Saint Jean d'Angely. Arrived in perfect timing for the evening shopping. Stalls throughout the centre ville. Very tempted to purchase an entire roasted chicken. While searching for internet cafe, three musical contraptions powered and conducted by white faced mimes converged in the center of the shopping plaza. 100 of us were captivated and mesmerized by the odd musical spectacle.
Finally rolled down the hill to the municipale camping. It was complet. BUT, the proprietress has a tent reserved for pilgrims on the route to Compostelo. "Is it okay that you should use my tent?" Absolutely! So, tonight I am camping in a tent-house! It can rain all that it wants....