Lost Passport and stunning Church

Craig announced this morning that his passport had gone missing and he will need to break camp and head to Paris to arrange a replacement.

Our group is being decimated as we always knew that Mick was finishing in Tours so it is down to the core group of Damian, Peter, Ern and Colin along with Director Sportiff Phil to complete the adventure into Paris on Friday.

Phil H and Julie have joined us in Tours and planned to travel to Paris with Mick and Craig will now join them on Wednesday morning.

Ern played co-pilot to Phil S in the van while the rest of us caught the train from Cahors to Chateaurayx followed by a connecting bus to Tours.

After checking in to our accommodation, Ern organised as walking tour of the city the high light of which was the St Maurice Cathedral.

On our travels, we have visited many Churches and Cathedrals. The St Maurice Cathedral however was perhaps the most spectacular with absolutely stunning stain glass windows and opulent interior. It was a sight to behold and an hour or more spent marvelling at the extraordinary interior.

Following further exploration of the city, a friendly bar was located and a few or 'several few' beers were enjoyed while interacting with the locals.

From there it was on to dinner where Mick continued the tradition established by Phil H on his last night by providing excellent local white wine, rose and rouge. The rose was actually worth drinking and Peter continued his campaign of conversion. However, only Damian took up the challenge and he is not really a 'new' convert having largely enjoyed (if that is the correct word) rose throughout the tour.

The weather is still doubtful however we are hopeful of some fine weather for some comfortable. flat, light winds and dry conditions tomorrow as we explore this fascinating region of France.

The remaining four cyclists, Ern, Colin, Damian and Peter are looking forward to Paris on Friday however are more focused on the adventures that lay ahead over the next 2 days. However, some more comfortable weather would be most welcomed.

However, before this can happen, We have a major bike clean to undertake in the morning.

Finally, we have voted Francis' comment re Ratz and Horse from yesterday as our number one blog comment. Very clever and very entertaining.