The agenda of day was to recharge and checking out the rebuilt city of Dunkirk. My hostel/auberge is a wonder, large modern building apart from the congestion of the city, next to the beach; a room to myself, basic but a beautiful view. Rode around city doing various errands, one of which was to buy a skull cap to fit under my helmet for warmth. Next, I stripped down my bike and rode out onto the harbor quays to get a feel for what happened in 1940. This evening I took in the movie 'Dunkirk'. A few hours before, I stood on the spot where the admiral stood during the movie. It was a powerful movie.
Considered the city was destroyed during the war, it is remarkable how nice the city is now. Modern architecture side by side with the traditional structures. Plenty of culture and a stunning view of the beaches and the English Channel. Squinting, I could just barely see the English coast. So close but so far during the war.
Check out time is early and rain is expected. Perhaps, the wind gods will spare me. Wind and rain are a bad combination on a bicycle. The show must go on.
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