Day 21 - rest day (Laon)

Laon is my very first medieval town, so you will have to excuse me for being awestruck. I took a lot of photos today and did not capture a tenth of the place. In some ways, the narrow streets and closeness of everything can be a little claustrophobic and foreboding and a little sad, as you are surrounded by buildings that appear to be holding each other up, and just barely at that. The ramparts are huge and well maintained. I was disappointed not to be able to visit the Chapel of the Knights Templar as it was being renovated. P.S. I'm sleeping in the attic room, of a four storey 1800s building, and have to climb 57 steps to get up there!Read more