Troyes 11June09

Well Iève think I've just died and gone to heaven. Arrived in Troyes this afternoon at 2:30 and went directly to the Office du Tourisme. There I was able to find a decent hotel at a reasonable price in the centre of town called Hotel Splendid at E 32. Mind you the WC and shower are in the hall but not far away. Also the young lady at the O de T showed me where there was a laundrymat with internet cafe all in the same operation. So I packed all my laundry in one of my paniers and walked about 3 blocks through the centre of town. Very old buildings. Lots of sidewalk cafes. Many people sitting out having a late early afternoon drink. I wish I could upload pictures but it would be quite complicated especially using cyber cafe facilities. Since leaving Bourg-en-Bresse the rides have been less difficult with some hills but mostly flat. I stopped in Louhans, Dijon and Chatillon-sur-Seine last night. Yesterday I had a lovely tailwind but today it was a headwind. At least it didn't pour. There have been several nasty storms the last couple of days but mostly in the evening. On the way to Chatillon yesterday I had a stunt pilot entertain me for about 1/2 an hour as I climbed some hills he was doing loop-dy-loops. Man could he ever fly that plane. Sorry I can't tell you what sort of plane it was Gary. Keep up the comments. I appreciate reading them. Glad to hear the Rideau Lakes ride went well this year. I sure would like to have been there with you guys. I think my laundry is just about ready to go in the dryer now so will sign off for now. Cheers, Roly