sharing my thoughts through words and images
May 6, 2023 We said farewell to our wonderful accommodations in Arzacq and, once again, we’re on foot!! We did not leave town without savoring some delicious pastries first. Sustenance for the walk! Arzacq-Arraziguet is a small village with two main squares and is… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Arzacq-Arraziguet to Pomps”
I just snapped this photo because it’s so comforting to see the diversity of plants growing on the forest floor and interacting with the surrounding rocks. It caught my eye!
Fall Forest Walk – by Lynn Amber Between roots and rocks The trampled leaves on the trail Mark the path forward.
May 3, 2023 Today was day number 34 on the “way.” Most of the walk today was along a dirt track and via a rail/trail bike and hike route. It would total about 16km and was fairly flat which was a good thing given… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Montreal du Gers to Eauze”
Owl’s Head – by Lynn Thomas Amber Carved by glacial force Rising above a kettle pond Keeps a watchful eye. Owl’s Head Trail to the summit has always been one of our favorite hikes in the Groton State Forest. We always made the trek… Continue Reading “Owl’s Head”
Kettle Pond Rhododendron – by Lynn Thomas Amber A sprinkling of green Nestled along the narrow trail On the water’s edge. Kettle Pond is situated in the Groton State Forest in north-central Vermont. Yesterday, my husband and I took a break from the relentless… Continue Reading “Kettle Pond Rhododendron”
May 2, 2023 Happy to see the sun today!! When I walked yesterday, I enjoyed the company of several guys from Paris. They shared with me a variant diversion from the Way that would eliminate a troublesome, muddy and steep section of the GR65.… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Condom to Montreal du Gers”
May 1, 2023 Today’s walk to Condom would take me 14.5 kilometers through yet another muddy trail day! It was an easy route except for the delays when I had to scrap mud from my boots! There were a couple of highlights along the… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: La Romieu to Condom”
April 30, 2023 After a continental self-serve breakfast, Susan and I headed out. I was starting my walk towards La Romieu and Susan was hoping to stop by the Chapelle des Carmélites de Lectoure in time for the morning mass before leaving Lectoure. We… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Lectoure to La Romieu”