Saturday 23 May Toulouse

Now sitting on my little iron bed, alone in a catholic dorm for 40, under the protection of Christe Roi. A rest day in Toulouse sight-seeing, eating in the splendid market and shopping for the things I have 'misplaced' along the way. Also caught a fine exhibition of aboriginal art at the Abbatoirs (The Art Museum).

Tomorrow back on the road to Auch. Deo volente as we say.

I then spoke to Nick on the phone (he's been gone a week) and bugger it - while he was speaking to me, someone nicked his bike bag. He has passport, phone and wallet, but his bike bag contained all his maps, journal (with all he had researched for the route) and camera. So, pretty disasterous. Tomorrow is Sunday which means it may be difficult to buy maps. We fear he will waste at least half a day sorting this if he even can. So, will keep you posted. Such a shame as he has done 240 miles so far and was thoroughly enjoying his trip.