June 16 Mont St Michel to Cancale 49 km
Soon after leaving Mont St Michel we crossed the border from Normandy into Brittany. It was a beautiful sunny day, little wind, and apart from the last 4 or 5 km, flat. We passed or were passed by a number of fishing 'ducks' - fishing boats on wheels which drove straight into the water. All with cranes to load their catch of fish or mussels. Mussel and oyster farms are evident all along this coastline.
Had to climb a few hills before dropping down into the beautiful fishing and holiday village of Cancale. Had a meal of mussels at an outdoor cafe on the bay. This is what life is all about! The street along the harbour is lined with restaurants and hotels.
Through the bikes we met a Dutch couple who spoke good English. Frieda had lived for 8 years in NZ and 3 in Australia as a child, so she had quite an interesting accent. Exchanged email addresses. They may be coming to NZ next year and will consider visiting on the way home.
We chose to stay at a B&B about 2.5 km out of town. Downside was that we had to climb the steep hill up to the township. Great B&B in a converted farm building. Hostess Fabian was very welcoming.
After a good rest, we rode the unloaded bikes back down to the harbour for dinner, which included our now regular bottle of local cider.