Vannes city bikes

For you, Jan.

Vannes harbour

Day 2: Quimper - Vannes

The picture does not at all say everything about Vannes - not even close. Where Quimper had lots of bridges covered with flowers, Vannes has a magnificent park. However, Vannes has so much more; the harbour reminds me of Cannes, the city centre smells of Strasbourg, and the fresh smell of sea brings my mind home. With an initial impression of a slightly boring place judging by the entrance on bike, Vannes just jumped massively up on my list of favourite cities (although there is no such list).

Today's ride has been a lesson in taking breaks. As opposed to yesterday's hilly ride, stage two has been rather flat and thus fast, and as stopping is no fun when cruising in 35-40 km/h, I've missed out on pauses. Thus, I spent 5 hours and 40 minutes on 130 kilometres today. Today's last note about bicycling: I've taken the consequence of yesterday's problem with route-based navigation, and came in right on target by following my predefined track.

Foodwise, today has been a tribute to the sea. First represented by the pot of moules màriniére I had for my late lunch, then by an outstanding plate of "mixed grill seafood" - more fried than grilled - including scallops, salmon and langust (and an additional two kinds of fish that I can't name). This trip is becoming a trip through the French kitchen across France...

White cows

Maybe not the most exotic one might think of, but rather an illustration of how rural France is. Note: The white stuff in the foreground is flowers...

Lunchtime!

Where did the road go?