I spent a bit longer in Mons than I had planned. It is not a bad place. One of my London host’s lived there for many years working for NATO.
Another reason for staying there for a couple of days was that I wasn’t feeling too well. Putting things into perspective, I have been remarkably lucky with my health over the past year. The last time I didn’t feel well was over a year ago when I picked up a bug in New York and wasn’t feeling too flash when I flew to Iceland.
Leaving Mons to Cerfantaine
I got a bit lost getting out of Mons heading for Cerfontaine. This very frustrating if you are a on a bike.
I finally found the right road and headed east. I stopped for a beer and a hamburger in the small place called Beaumont. There were lots of motorbikes on the road and in the town.
Young Belgium Bloke wants Manx Norton
As I had my meal I got into a conversation with a young Belgium bloke and his girlfriend who were on a BMW. He explained that had been a ‘classic road’ race nearby. This was a race for classic bikes on normal roads in the style of the Isle of Man TT. I told them that I had been on the Isle of Man his time last year. He was very impressed. She gave the impression that she couldn’t give a stuff.
I was very impressed by that his “great desire in life is to own a Manx Norton”. I am not sure his girlfriend thinks that is good idea.
Passing the lake
The owner of the bar gave me very complicated instructions on how to get to the campsite in Cerfontaine.
In the end, it was a simple case of take the road that crosses over a dam forming a lake and following the signs to the ‘Camping’.
Australia wins the Cricket
I pitched the tent and had shower in the dark. This was due to the fact that the light switch was a half a metre above my head – not a place I thought of looking. I only noticed it as I was leaving.
I went to the bar and got onto the internet. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Australia had won the 2nd Ashes Test in four days.
My London host was pissed off as he had hoped to get a cheap ticket to Lord’s for the fifth day.
Rainy Night
It poured with rain overnight. My Northface tent is good, however it can’t cope with really heavy rain. I had a couple damp spots in the morning.
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