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May 4, 2023 With the decision to take a rest day, Susan and I spent the morning exploring the town center of Eauze. We were fortunate that this was farm market day! It was such a relaxing and delightful time perusing the various market… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Eauze to Nogaro and Arzacq-Arraziguet”
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”
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”
What a gorgeous day at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden. Crocosmia, Lilies and Hydrangeas stole the show this afternoon! It was pretty crowded for a Monday – I guess it is mid-summer and tourist season! But, I soaked up the sun and enjoyed meandering… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 7.27.26”
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”
I was back at the Maine Coastal Botanical Garden just after Memoral Day to see how things have changed since my visit earlier in the month. Lots of trees now out in leaf and new spring blooms to appreciate!! Rhodendrons in bloom above in… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 5.26.26”
I spent three seasons workamping at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. At the time, I wanted so badly to take a trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden but it was just too far for a day trip from that location. I… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 5.4.26”
April 29, 2023 After a good night’s sleep and breakfast at Chez Vous Chez Nous, I started off towards Lectoure – a 16 kilometer walk today. Before leaving Miradoux, I stopped in a patisserie to grab a sandwich and a piece of fruit that… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Miradoux to Lectoure”
