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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”
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”
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 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 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”
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”
Given the long, snowy, bitter cold winter we have been experiencing in Vermont, a recent visit to our native state of Pennsylvania required a stop at Longwood Gardens. I grew up on the grounds of this reknowned public garden and there’s nothing quite like… Continue Reading “Longwood Gardens Conservatories”
