Paimpol to Lézardrieux

I'm so pleased I'm not staying in Paimpol tonight 😂. Last night was bad enough, and the fair wasn't even on! There was sporadic noise throughout the evening and night, but I still managed to sleep well enough. I had a late-ish breakfast, knowing I was reducing my walk somewhat, but was on the road by 1000.
I began on the GR34 which took me on the marais, the marshy bit, where I was able to just listen to the birdsong - all the usual suspects (wren, blackcap, dunnock, robin, blackbird) - but it was very peaceful and, more importantly, flat!
After a few kms I turned onto a road which led me through small hamlets of just 2 or 3 houses, farmland where there were massive greenhouses and polytunnels, and acres and acres of nothing. Not even cars, which were few and far between.
It was a really pleasant walk as I crossed the peninsular. Today's walk, had I stuck to the route, didn't take me next to the water as on other days, it led me through woods (more roots and stones to trip over) so I enjoyed discovering more about the Breton countryside and was pleased I'd chosen this route.
I rejoined the GR34 with about 4km to go. Again, it was a route through a wood, but you could just see Lézardrieux on the opposite bank of the estuary. The path, of course, meandered and went up and down over the usual ground, but I soon found myself on the outskirts of the (I hesitate to call it a) town. At one point, the ground was very soggy and I came across what I imagine was an unused well. It made me wonder when and how it was used.
There's just one road in town with most shops located there, but there is a supermarket 😱😂.
My hotel (which is very nice) didn't open until 1700 so I had ages to wait. I spent my ages at the yacht club (darling!) having lunch, then sitting on the quay reading and whiling away the time. The sun was out, although there was a cool breeze, but it was very relaxing watching boats come and go.
I finally made my way to the hotel and then popped out for some supper.
The church was open as I passed it and was quite magnificent for so small a 'town'. Considering France is a secular country, there are a great many roadside crosses and large churches.
I have another shortish day tomorrow (I haven't quite decided how short/long it'll be) then just one day of walking left...Read more