Day 4

Day 4 began with a trip to the grocery store to stock up on our main staples of baguette, cheese, biscuit cookies, Orangina, and water. We also stopped at the Boulangerie for our favorite breakfast, Pain au Chocolat and other french pastries. Then we were on our way to Verdun. When we arrived in Verdun we were tired and exhausted but happy to have lunch in our sacks.

Our goal was to be to Strasbourg for Church on Sunday. It was already Saturday afternoon. I guess we decided we weren't quite tired enough because we decided to bike another 50 miles to Metz before hitching a ride on the train to Strasbourg. Even though we were in a hurry we still had time for this little old man and his apples.

By avoiding hills and having a little wind at our back, we made great time. The sun set and it was dark dark. About 15 km away from Metz we asked a group of boisterous people where we might find a Campground close to Metz. His name was Daniel and I can't remember the rest, but they invited us in for drinks and cookies. Hey more cookies! They also let us use their Internet. Daniel was intensely energetic, he collects antiques and is a Train Conductor or Engineer we call them. He's super excited for is retirement at 50. He's doing it sooner than expected because the new right winged President Sarkozy is planning to take away early retirement altogether.
They did help us find our camp ground.