Lunas to Lodève, 19.2 km It was calling my name! Nice drop, at the extravagant sum of CAD 7.50 I shared it with my gîte mates. Despite the pleading of my hosts in Lunas, I skulked out of town on the alternative route. While the traditional route is, well, more traditional, the extra two hours … Continue reading Via Tolosana/voie d’Arles day 28: the long and short of it
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Via Tolosana/voie d’Arles day 27: the going got tougher
Saint Gervais to Lunas, 28.6 km Not the pèlerin gîte in Lunas! One of the toughest days on this camino, no matter which way you are headed. Along the way somewhere you gain 700m in altitude, only to lose it by the time you reach your destination. I timed my departure to allow a visit … Continue reading Via Tolosana/voie d’Arles day 27: the going got tougher
Via Tolosana/voie d’Arles day 20: root canal
Ayguesvives to Saint-Paulet, 30.4 km Not a selfie! The hospitalier offered to take a photo of me as I was leaving the old lock keeper's house. Last night was maybe the best stop yet: an historic building (the stone lintel above the door is dated 1752), lovely volunteer hosts, and tranquil setting. The motorway noise … Continue reading Via Tolosana/voie d’Arles day 20: root canal
Via Tolosana/ voie d’Arles day 19: What’s in a name?
Toulouse to Ayguesvives, 27.8 km I was lucky to find breakfast at 0730 on a Sunday morning. It was a tough decision! Many of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela go by multiple names, often defined by where they start. The route I'm on starts in Arles, but in Spanish it is the 'Toulouse … Continue reading Via Tolosana/ voie d’Arles day 19: What’s in a name?
Via Tolosana day 17: the cost of living!
Le Grange (Giscaro) to Léguiven, 29.3 km The day's highlight: the driver even sounded his horn for me 😀 It's a slow day on the Camino when you only take two photos, and I've used one before writing any text! It was a cool day, mostly, with a layer of what I usually think of … Continue reading Via Tolosana day 17: the cost of living!
Via Tolosana day 16: This old house
Montégut to Giscaro, 30.6 km Is it a sign-eating tree? The first two hours, before the sun became blazingly hot, was exclusively on forest paths - a great start to the day, capped off by arriving in a tiny hamlet where the owner of the auberge (in this instance, a country restaurant) was sitting outside … Continue reading Via Tolosana day 16: This old house
Via Tolosana day 15: All for one and one for all
Barran to Montégut, 24 km Count d'Artagnan (actually Charles de Batz de Castelmore d'Artagnan) who was the inspiration for d'Artagnan in Alexandre Dumas's The Three Musketeers. The fact that there were four of them is a minor detail. If a picture says a thousand words, then this is my longest post, ever😀 My roomie wanted … Continue reading Via Tolosana day 15: All for one and one for all
Via Tolosana day 9: free chocolate
Sarrance to Oloron-Sainte-Marie, 20.5 km The church at the Sarrance Monastery. Looking very sad in the morning gloom. Another poncho day, but at least the deluge heard on the monastery roof last night had eased to heavy drizzle. The weather had, however, made the trails rather treacherous - especially the first section. Care was needed, … Continue reading Via Tolosana day 9: free chocolate
Via Tolosana day 8: poncho time
Urdos to Sarrance, 26 km Despite stepping out fully ponchoed against the deluge, I considered myself fortunate to have come over the pass yesterday. There's no way I would be attempting it in today's weather. The two Mexican pèlerins who I shared the albergue with were busy consulting the bus timetable to get over the … Continue reading Via Tolosana day 8: poncho time
Via Tolosana day 7: taking a pass on the trail
Canfranc Estachion to Urdos, 20.6 km (including 400m up and 800m down!) The view from the top. I walked on the road from where it appears in the middle distance. The walk up to the pass was mostly pleasant. I was happy to leave Canfranc Estachion, where all the people I interacted with seemed less … Continue reading Via Tolosana day 7: taking a pass on the trail
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