Crossing the plains

Elder John said today that he thought he'd been transported to Kansas, or at least some vast American prairie, because of a) the wide rolling fields b) the many tons of grain growing, being harvested, or gone to the granary leaving stubble. And he's right - the roads are also very straight, with 20-30 degree bends between lengths of miles, increasing the resemblance. Which is a bit dull, because it prompts said Elder John to leave even more space between him and the guy in front!! Hey ho... Personally, I (not so Younger John) love the openness and space, just rolling along, easy riding.

John No So Younger because today he's 62, hurray! Celebrated with a lunchtime sandwich and a coffee at a cafe in Ecuille, and a tarte fine in the evening.

We also dropped in at the BMW dealer in Tours at Jim's request, and checked out Vince's next bike - S1000R, F800R or even R1200R! For sure it will have an R at the end... Also looked in at the Ducati dealers next door, nice but explosive!!

And so back to the Hotel De France, maybe for the last time. The atmosphere has definitely changed, in fact the dining room feels like the cafeteria in John Lewis, so many Brits poncing around in a "French" hotel, now owned and operated by Brits! Like Ducati owned by Audi, maybe more reliable but not the same...

A birthday beer on the terrace.

Took a walk around Chateau sur Le Loir, classic village/small town, with added river and some big fish in it. 

Elder John checking out the possibilities of free food.