Continuation of my last post

     As is usually the case, the Post mysteriously published.....----ing computers.  The geeks who build the programs are somewhere in cyberspace were common sense doesn't exist.  Common sense isn't so common.  If the computers go down, a lot people will be flapping the breeze, useless as teats on a bull.

   Anyways, Bailleul rebuilt itself and did an outstanding job.  So off I pedal, the narrow country roads and quaint villages separated by rolling farm land was idyllic.  For thirty miles I geared down to cut my way through the head wind.  Three days straight mixed with light rain and unseasonably cool weather.  I am actually settling into the grind of bucking the wind but an alternate plan is brewing.  Now that I am settled into a nice hostel in Dunkirk for two nights, I am weighing my options. Prevailing winds appear to be from the north west.  I will check it out further but, perhaps, I will take a train to Brest and then cycle east.  Then, a train back to Brest and from there, south to Spain

   The Germans laid waste to Dunkirk so essentially the city is completely new. Beautiful architecture, very pedestrian and bicycle friendly, excellent museums and restaurants and plenty of things to see. First, I took in the 1940 Dunkirk battle museum built within the remains of a old coastal fortification. Then the shoreline which has a modern pedestrian bridge, pathways and brick boardwalk all focused on the beach.  The old harbor lighthouses are still in tact and add an interesting juxtaposition to the surrounding architecture.  

     Tomorrow, I will check out the lighthouses, see the movie 'Dunkirk' and do whatever.  The forecast is for 90% rain the next day. This may be the time to make some travel adjustments.