We are having a ‘day off’ today. It is Sunday, and very quiet in town and we have been wandering around, resting in the shade in the park, reading and generally relaxing. The cathedral was by far the coolest place and we may yet sneak back in to sleep there tonight. The hotel is hot!

Earnest moment of the day: looking at some wonderful second century Egyptian portraits in the art museum, painted on wood as death masks, and looking incredibly modern and life-like. Said to be amongst the earliest known portrait painting. The museum was in the palace of the Dukes of Burgundy.

We’re just settling down now to watch the world cup final. Then back to cycling tomorrow.

Helen’s track of the day: Belshazzar’s Feast, Rondo a la Turkey, because it sums up the exuberance of Dijon.