Tuesday 14th of September.

In spite of the weather forecast warning of thunderstorms and flash floods I left L’Amairadou around 7am. At 50€ per night I could not afford to stay another night. On the open road to Saturagues the lightening flashes and deafening thunder claps were magnificent. I felt vulnerable as the immense electrical power lit the entire sky. It was frighteningly exhilarating. Before reaching Saturagues the rain came pelting down in buckets and I got drenched . I got thoroughly saturated in Saturagues. I had no choice but to continue until I found a shelter. Fortunately the backpack rain cover had worked well and although water had started seeping into my backpack, my long trousers and grey polar tech jumper were dry . I got changed and from my shelter watched the raging storm turn the roads into rivers.

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