{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-journal-js","path":"/journal/233","result":{"data":{"markdownRemark":{"html":"<h1>Vilsberg to Saarlouis</h1>\n<h3>Saturday October 6, 2018, 60 miles (97 km) - Total so far: 6,629 miles</h3>\n<p>(10,669 km)</p>\n<p>Long day!!</p>\n<p>We couldn't find any decent-sounding campsites in Saarbrucken, so planned to\npush on to Saarlouis instead. The day started off pretty hilly - the overall\nascent wasn't actually that much but it was a real rollercoaster. You get to\nthe flat after 20km...but still have more than 70 to go!! After that things\nWERE easier, but it still felt like a long way. I don't think we've cycled\nthat far since New Zealand!</p>\n<p>The early part of the ride was beautiful. You then follow the Saar canal for a\nfair distance, which is pretty nice too. The shiny Eurovelo 5 signs are no\nmore, but there are stickers on relevant posts along the way. Takes a while to\nspot them, but once you have, you realise there are loads!</p>\n<p>Into Germany, Saarbrucken is a real eyesore. We stopped for our second lunch,\nbut pushed on through other than that. Lots of derelict industry and graffiti.</p>\n<p>We were relieved to finally arrive in Saarlouis, but then dismayed to find\nwe'd coincided not only with Oktoberfest, but also with a party at the\ncampsite...... However, it all turned out fine as the tent pitches are tucked\naway from all of the action! It's a great site, with some small touches like a\ncharging box with 'normal' sockets near the tent sites (rather than the\noutdoor ones), and there's even a garage you can camp in if you prefer. Great\nfacilities with loads of changing space in the showers, and HAIRDRYERS which\nare welcome as autumn descends! All for only 18 euros. I think I might\nactually be obsessed with campsite quality ;)</p>","frontmatter":{"date":null,"path":"/journal/233","title":""}}},"pageContext":{}}}