Day 5 - meymac to aurillac - (everyone hurts)

Martin started the day by filleting a croissant at the breakfast table.Our resident butcher (Aidan) complimented him on the butterfly action. Sarah did a great job of checking us in and out again :)  Steve started the day by waving and blowing kisses to our terrific landlady for the evening. Martin on the other hand tried to nick the room keys!

The day started with a long 6km climb and then a forest section and a meeting with a truck on a bend full of animal slurry. Unfortunately for Tim and Simon they took the brunt of the slop that came over the side. The stench was (and is still) horrific!

Gary as ever was full of insults (and a temp of27.2c). Martin was (and still is) King of the maps and Steve took massive turns on the front again dragging us home.

Lunch was a scene from Alo Alo.l!  Pizza, omlettes, chips and more coca cola. The cafe dog called Shadow.

Bikes fairing up well despite the abuse. Long periods of silence - a real challenge but still enjoyable. I speak for all when i say everyone is tired. I won't lie we are all absolutely shattered - we have been in the saddle for 9 hours today. We climbed snowdon three times today in between traffic and tractors. Probably the hardest day but also the most enjoyable.

Highlights: pig slurry, 1945 war bridge across the Dordogne, cafe stop for lunch, super long super fast decents, disco hotel arrival and wigs.

Love to all at home - the boys (and Sarah).

Ian