Pelaton started on a two leg journey into the Loire. First stop was to be Le Mans so that Mick could visit the shrine of petrol heads. Plan was a quick lap of the Bugatti Circuit before a salivation over some important vroom vrooms. Plans were abandoned by the man himself when we couldn't find any directions to the museum or track. Rather than drive around in the rain, we moved on to our night stay in Saumur in time for lunch next to the impressive chateau. The town and hotel are ancient - being wine country we indulged in a little tasting of sparkling wines. Our conviction that the best places to eat are in wine areas has been born out again. Mick has not been able to keep the Etho pace all day but Margie was giving a good account of herself until a very enjoyable dinner at Bistrot Ton Ton proved the final straw - the owner spoke English very well and was very generous with the wine. Another fabulous experience. The tour may start a little later than planned tomorrow.
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