With the triple bike repaired, we traveled to Loire Valley to visit the chateaus of central France. We left on Thursday from the campsite to ride along the marked roads and paths that allowed us to see the country side of France. We passed under this acqueduct and stopped for this photo opportunity; an example of sites you see here but not back home.
Much of our ride went through small villages with so much character like this one. I love the narrow roads and the feel of these quaint towns.
We received many looks and comments about our bike. We only wished we could have interpreted their remarks in the many languages we heard throughout our vacation. Many people we visited with had never seen a bike for three.
Sitting along the bank, we enjoyed our lunch of bread, cheese and sausage. It is so much fun to try all the different kinds of cheeses here.
Chambord was intended as a hunting lodge but the innovative architecture from Renaissance Italy makes it an extravagant chateau that has 77 staircases, 282 fireplaces, and 426 rooms. Francis I was 25 years old in 1519 when he initiated this huge enterprise of building Chambord. He only spent 72 days here and never saw the project completed for on his death in 1547 only the keep and royal wing had been finished.Touring the inside of the chateau was amazing. I am just glad I'm not the one cleaning it!
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10
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