Not much to say today apart from I'm 25 miles ahead of schedule, thanks to a very favourable breeze. Went through La Rochelle about 6pm, stopping for a raclette and tomato juice, ending up in Rochefort. I worked a few things out today though - pretty much impossible to get served food between 2pm and 6pm, even in big towns. - the D111 between La Rochelle and Rochefort is not meant for road bikes. - how to ask politely for my water bottles to be filled. - The meaning of ralentisseur. The last one coming as a bit of a shock at the bottom of a rather steep hill. Off to Bordeaux tomorrow, although might keep going if still feeling ok. There is a place called 'La Barp' which sound like fun, just a bit further
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