Northern exposure

Our picnic stop of the day.
The Loire river early in the morning. Notice the cumbling structure above the boats. Very cool thing to see.
Our trusty steeds loaded up on an over look by the Loire river.
We came across another fortified city.

Our ride north has given us many new experiences and stories. The terrian is flatter than southern France, but the weather seems more unpredictable. As a result we are forced off the bike more, but when we are on the bike the miles fly by.

We are not complaining about the rain though, it gives us a chance to watch the world cup more! While over here Kelly and I have become fans of football (soccer). By absolute coincedence our trip to europe is during the football world cup. It has allowed us to meet people we probably wouldn't have other wise. Many of the campgrounds we have been staying at they usually have a big T.V. where everyone gathers to watch the matches.

Kelly and I have absolutly loved watching England play with vacationing English campers. The same goes while watching the French play. It's great to cheer and scream with people while watching their team play. We have become so into it that we plan our rides and days so we are sure to catch the matches. We have discovered that when you are around French fans to make instant friends just say Allez les Blues! (go the blue!)Here are some vacationing English fans watching the England game with us!
Craig in his new England football jersey!
Craig watching a heartbreaking game between England and Portugual
The English along with Kelly and Craig were crushed to see England lose.