An Aussie running across France

Awake to a misty morning, at least no rain but very cold (2 Degrees), spend the first 20Ks on the very busy road to Rodez, not exactly a great way to start the morning although the regular sign saying McDonalds drive thru at Rodez (with my visions of a burger and shake !), is about the only inspiration, very thankfully to hit a bike path then for the last few K's into town (not past the Maccas though), and as it's now warm and sunny decide to take the glad wrap of my legs, seems to have helped but was beginning to feel somewhat warm. Interesting just how you lose road sense, a couple of massive roundabouts into town and i was really nervous (not like at home i'd just charge across), but was thankful to soon head into a little road, certainly the legs were a bit better and mentally seemed much happier than yesterday. Hit Cassagnes-Begonnes in 21st place in 8:16 way behind the stage winning time of 4:56, considering my lack of speed the first 20 K's was just happy to get there. Just happy to get a lift to the showers, but i come back and all is not well, hard to explain but i feel very faint, thankfully one of the runners Yves is a doctor and he has a look at me, blood pressure and heart are all right he says it's simply exhaustion so suggests i miss the Mayoral dinner and lie down (they will bring food back), i'm certainly in no position to argue and do so. Thoroughly enjoyed my "doggie bag" of spaghetti as well as a hard boiled egg, but who knows what i'll be like in the morning ??