Vézelay Abbey

DAY 2 on the bike, June 15th - Montargis to Vézelay

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June 15th 2017
This entry by Tom. Today was always going to be a long day with a lot of things going on and that’s what happened in some expected ways plus some unexpected ways. Caroline and I had a plan to re-visit Guédelon for the first time since our first trip six years ago. I planned to leave early and meet here there as soon as I could, at or not long after 10am when it opens. Luce and Donna would dr ... read more

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