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Day 28: Monmouth to Llangattock Lingoed (15.2 miles)

I headed into town for coffee and pain au chocolat then resupply at Waitrose. Minor drama as I got trapped between their two automatic doors - apparently they aren’t supposed to be operational because of shop lifting.  Bizarrely, I had to fight with claustrophobia - it obviously set off a panic response in me, and caused some consternation and embarrassment for the staff.  I took my time breaking camp - the tent was very wet with condensation but I wasn’t too cold last night despite the frost.  I won’t put a reflective blanket on top of the sleeping bag in future as condensation forms on the underside making the sleeping bag damp. It turned into a pleasant leisurely start and I set off just before 10:15 after chatting to the friendly campers on caravans around me. The tree blossom is in full swing now and wisteria is starting to flower on the front of some of the houses … I wonder how mine is doing on the pergola. It was already heating up as I left campsite so I was alre...