There are lots of fisherman and 3 ladies on horses join the occasional cyclist or walker. Where the river becomes a long chain of lakes, we are diverted onto an off road rail trail, sometimes with wide views , other times through woods. We choose the small town of Rostrenen to stop for the night as it is about half way to our final stop over in France at Carentec.
The little town square is very busy with a large funeral when we arrive mid afternoon. The lady in the tourist office gives me info on the local Chambres d'hote and we cycle to the nearest. Run by an English couple from Kingsbridge, and the other couple staying are from Cornwall. Quite relaxing to not have to speak French for a change.
There are a good number of restaurants in the town, but as it is the longest day a music festival is in full fling and eateries are filling fast. Fortunately they squeeze us in at a fabulous Italian where the waitress turns out to be from Plymouth! Our French conversation can continue to rest. We contact friend Jeanne in Plymouth, by email, and arrange to stay overnight with her on our return.
Location:Josselin to Rostrenen
