We survived the night. Sheet lighting repeatedly lit the tent for half and hour but no rain fell.
An eco lodge would have been an unnecessary expense. However the forecast was not good. Much rain was expected, so we decided to stay put, drying our tent, wet from some light rain first thing, under the covered area. Then the storms arrived, one after the other. We'd made the right decision. Luckily there was just one pitch available for tonight and it was ours. Rochefort has been the cheapest and best campsite so far. Just 17 euros 44 cents for two nights. Bargain.
The facilities are right up there, and most importantly Le Bungalow, a communal area provides comfortable seating, television, charging for devices, a fridge kettle, microwave a large selection of reading books, albeit mostly French. And outside a large covered area where we could dry our washing. And a few minutes cycle away a supermarket. Once again we'd been lucky. Tomorrow we ride to Royan to take the ferry across the river Gironde. For a couple of days now the weather looks settled. Before that another night in mosquito land, they're large and keen, so we will take a large tube of antisceptic cream to bed with us. Oh, if you're interested we are both now fully recovered from our chest infections. Yesterday Angela cycled every incline. Our trip may not have been the one planned, but we have many miles to cycle yet. We have just under four weeks left, and we plan to make the most of it.
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