Bonjour mon petit filous

We've made it to verdun through sun, rain, hail, wind and lots of scary dogs. Most campsites are still closed because it is winter on French time. So we're having to ride miles to find places that will have us (82 miles today). Ailments so far include sun burn, back ache, permanently frozen hands and feet, bruised legs and we stink. Highlights so far are cycling on to the ferry first, the quiche in Lorraine, being overtaken by a huge cycle race just outside cambrai and getting loads of respect from other cyclists.