The day dawned clear but cold. It was only six degrees. My last walking day on this trip. Always a slightly bittersweet moment. I have had a really marvellous time, and there is something special about knowing that every step forward is one nearer Santiago - but I miss Laurence and home too much, and …
Continue reading Camino Stage 3: Day 10 – la Gratade to Bordeaux.
The kitchen at Puyferrat Knowing that we had a long way to go, Fabienne and I had agreed to be up and off early. Our host was nowhere to be seen, but we had a basic breakfast and were away by eight, fully clad for rain. There had been thunder and downpours in the night. …
Continue reading Camino Stage 3: Day 8 – Saint-Astier to Mussidan
The hostel was quite a way out of the centre of Périgueux, but it was presided over by the marvellous Jean-Charles, who was most helpful. Jean-Charles says goodbye The first hour and a half of walking involved escaping very dreary town and suburbs, but eventually we got into woodland walking. Fairly up and down, but …
Continue reading Camino Stage 3: Day 7 – Périgueux to Saint-Astier
I stayed last night at a Chambre d'Hote on the edge of Thiviers. Dry feet for the first time in three days! It was fine, but I am sure it was not worth three times the cost of staying in a pilgrim hostel. I am using these more, and the experience so far is excellent. …
Camping was not a clever idea. I gave up camping holidays some years ago not because I didn't enjoy the experience, but because increasing arthritis meant that I was unable to bend and fold myself in ways that make managing small tents practical and enjoyable. So when heavy rain started as I was finishing supper …
Continue reading Camino Stage 3: Day 3 – le Pré du Lac to La Coquille.
A warmer morning than yesterday. We have a good breakfast and then Cécile and I set off. It is good walking weather and we make steady progress. A coffee at Saint Priest la Feuille reinforces us, and we then tackle the longest stretch for today, nearly 9 Kms to Chamborand. We are still in the Départment …
Continue reading Camino Stage 2: Day 6 La Souterraine to Bénévant l’Abbaye 24 kms
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