We decided to see the Tour De France as it was passing nearby a friends house in Essex.  We made are way over there on the Sunday evening, and even went to church for prayers at the Central Baptist Church in Chelmsford.  Back to their house for wine and cheese and then sleep.

In the morning we drove to Great Bardfield to park the car and then walked along some beautiful country side to Finchingfield.  Here we were met by crowds of people waiting on the side of the road.  While we drank some beer, we watched the Tour caravan pass by noisily.  Then we made our way further into the village and stood on an embankment waiting for the Tour to come by.  Great vantage point as we could see the racers come into the village, sweep across the narrow bridge and then on up the hill in front of us.

After the tour we hastened into the  Zafra Pasta Bar and Grill for lunch and wine.  Walked back to Great Bardfield by another route and then on home.