Monday 13th June Up at stupid o'clock to get an 9 o'clock ferry from Dover. Rain and fog all the way, we're really glad to see the back of the UK for a few weeks. Calais – same as the UK!! more rain! Hit the peage to get to Reims asap. Which, fortunately, was sunny on arrival. A brief walk in to town, and beer while sitting in the sun, watching the world go by. (Lucy would like to mention how nice the trees smelt with there upside down yellow flowers!) Back to the hostel, and a picnic in the park with a bottle of the local vino. :) Tuesday 14th June Wake up to more rain, decision made....... hit the peage and get south for some sun! Several hours riding south, the sun finally breaks
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