Day 7 Mers les Bains to Rouen

60.5 miles

Ascent 784 metres Descent 715 metres

Oops! We made a mistake. It has been pointed out to us that we didn’t cycle through the Battlefields of the Somme as that is too far off our route. But we did of course cycle through the fields of the Baie of the Somme.

Another dramatic day today.

We started with a steep climb out of Le Tréport and then an undulating ride (think Seven Sisters) to arrive in Dieppe in time for coffee. The torrential rain started once more and we have become familiar with the bus shelters in Normandy.

The weather improved and we had a pretty ride to Rouen where we celebrated our arrival with a beer beside the Seine.

Dinner in the square next to the beautiful Cathedral in the late evening sunlight.

The drama of the day occurred when I had my passport and cards stolen. Card and passport have been cancelled and we are both fine.

The result of this is firstly I am not sure how I will be getting back into the country but I am sure the passport office will tell me in due course.

Secondly I have access to online banking but have to be exceptionally nice to Alison as she is giving me pocket money, dinner money ……………..

Looking forward to a boring day tomorrow.

4 responses to “Day 7 Mers les Bains to Rouen”

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    lynnbuckingham

    OMG. How awful. Did you see the ‘voleur’ ? Thank goodness you still have your phone. Let’s hope week 2 is drama free ! Lx

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    1. It was very slick. Van man.

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  2. So sorry to hear about your cards and passport. Please be careful tomorrow – they sad bad things come in 3’s!!!!!!! Well done on distance cycled today though. X

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  3. Poor you. I’m sure you can find a smuggler to get you back in one of their rubber boats – in fact you’ll probably find another passenger with the same name as you!

    Give my regards to Rouen – a lovely place. Xx

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