La Réole "Listen to your body", they said. Everyone says it. "Listen to your body." The people at pain management say it, so does my doctor, so does my osteopath (the excellent James), and so does Vladimir the scary body-building Moldovan sports masseur, who looks like a dwarf from the Lord of the Rings who …
Continue reading Camino Stage 4: Day 3 – Saint Ferme to La Réole
A bright sunny morning, but a cool breeze. Fifteen and a half kms later I am in the centre of Issoudun. On the way in I was getting very tired and dehydrated, so I bought a cold drink. There was a bench outside; I sat down to have a bit of a rest. A few …
Continue reading Camino Stage 1: Day 8.1 Issoudun and the little old man.
The day dawned sunny and calm, which was a relief, as the weather forecast said that there would be wind from the north. Breakfast and away by 08.30. I said goodbye to the cathedral in bright sun on Ascension Day. Hail the day that sees him rise is also a good walking hymn! Today was …
Continue reading Camino Stage 1: Day 7 Bourges to Chârost 23 kms
My accommodation is unusual, and charming. The owner's mother is an artist who has made her mark! Le Cedre Bleu After breakfast I walked to the intown bus terminus. I need some lightweight shoes for the evening, my feet are frozen in flip-flops. The French passion for edge of town Centres Commerciaux has had quite …
Continue reading Camino Stage 1: Day 6.2 Rest Day in Bourges
From The Quire 