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 