Monday Trebes to Toulouse

The first morning that the tent has been dry! But it is very dirty, covered in dust and grime. We packed it away as separate pieces as each part will need washing and drying when we get home before being stored for the winter. After a quick coffee we set off cycling along the canal du midi. The road through Trebes was so busy that we decided the canal would be the easiest route into Carcassonne. 12km later, we could see the old city on the hillside. The canal conveniently took us to the station, so we collected our Toulouse tickets for later, then went for a closer look at the Carcassonne tourist trap. We negotiated the one way system and bridges, queues of traffic and then hoards of tourists to end up right outside the old city walls. Like a Disney palace. Enough of that, back to the station and off to Toulouse. I really liked Toulouse- a lively and attractive place. We went to a restaurant recommend buy the receptionist at our apartment and had a delicious cassoulet. Yum!