Day 15 (Col du Grand St Bernard - Trino, near Casale Monferrato)

Oggi abbiamo fatto tanto di più rispetto a ieri - 190 chilometri. Siamo partiti dal Gran San Bernardo abbastanza tardi, verso le 10 e mezza, e siamo arrivati sta sera a un paese che si chiama Trino. Il tempo era bello oggi ma tirava forte il vento fino alle tre o quattro.

Today we have covered a much greater distance than yesterday: 120 miles, or 190 km.

The sun was shining all day and it was quite warm. However there was an incredibly strong head-wind until the middle of the afternoon. It was so strong that at times it was even an effort to cycle downhill.

However when this subsided we really racked up the miles as the terrain in Piemonte is very flat.

We've arrived in a town called Trino after dad made us take a wrong turn - cheers. And remember how we stayed in a few places in England that were having their 'loud night'? Well it just so happens that tonight the whole of Trino is having its 'loud night'. It's the town festival so there is music playing everywhere and there are lots of stalls and people milling about. If we weren't so tired it would probably be quite good fun.

The hotel we're staying in tonight is basic but comfortable. On the stairwell the owners have pinned a sign that says 'Please don't spit on the stairs'...what a pity.

Tomorrow we hope to reach the beach!