The picture is of the royal chateau of Amboise taken just before my campsite. Great spot! Breakfast of Verapamil tablet, bread, goat's cheese and a couple of juicy nectarines. Went to do a big wash. Bundled it all into the big pillowcase. Got the tokens ready and adaptor to recharge the electric toothbrush. Cycled onehandedly to the other side of the campsite only to be told a big Non! By the cleaning lady. Come back in 2 hours. It is a municipal site after all...

Wet and warm today. A quick cycle ride beside the river and then the relatively short journey to Amboise. Checked in to the municipal campsite on l'Ile d'Or an island in the middle of the Loire right in the centre of the picturesque town. Nice lady on reception at this well organised campsite. Was surprised to find that it only cost 11euros a night. I enjoyed a delicious plat du jour of tender slow cooked lamb. Visited Le Clos Luce which was the home of Leona...