Yesterday the Tour de France came through Preuilly-sur-Claise. The town had decorated itself with banners, sculptures and beer tents, and was looking really festive. There was a number of costumed people, including Danes (of course) and Knights (!?). Everyone else but us was wearing free velux hats, as we obviously arrived too late.
We started the day with an early and somewhat hasty lunch at the guinguette with Niall, Antoinette and some of Niall's family. We then headed up to the abbey in time to see the caravan pass and gather some plunder. The caravan wasn't as extensive as previous years, but that means we have less tat to deal with. Having said that, I gained a really useful combination key-ring/supermarket trolley token holder. Hooray for useful tat!
After that excitement we rehydrated and had a sit down, and watched the approaching cyclists on TV. You can either participate these events or take photos. This year we participated, so no photos of caravan or cyclists. Susan had our Australian flag, and I had a message for my Dad.
Once the excitement was over we headed home, arriving just in time to watch the race on ITV's +1 service. Just as the bikes reached Preuilly they went to a life long ad break, only returning as the cyclists reached Bossay. Booo!!!!
Luckily, France TV came to the rescue. You should be able to see me, but they missed Susan.
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