Packing up
August 20 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
After a stressful few days leading up to our departure, we put the finishing touches on our packing. This time, we’re bringing all our hiking gear on the airplane and keeping nonessentials to theRead more
JAX
August 20 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 32 °C
We were so excited to get access to the Delta lounge but apparently we didn’t buy fancy enough tickets so we went to chilis instead.
Delays and more delays
August 20 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Jax airport has become our new (and hopefully temporary) home.
Trapped in flight limbo at JFK
Aug 20–21 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
After missing our connection to France due to weather delays, we tried to get on a flight to Madrid but apparently Delta’s systems were not wanting to talk to European Air and we kept thinking theyRead more
Toulouse
August 22 in France ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Arrived at the Toulouse airport. Uber to Decathlon for rain gear and a few backpack packing supplies.
Dropped off our checked bag after a scramble at the train station to transfer what we need forRead more
Chateau Viviez
August 22 in France ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Overnight at Chateau de Viviez, where we stayed for our last night traveling together on the Chemin in 2022.
We had a lovely dinner on the terrace (and a whole bottle of wine) and then collapsed intoRead more
Setting off from Vivez
August 23 in France ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Plants and animals between after Vivez
August 23 in France ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Cemetery and church of Saint Roch
August 23 in France ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The very long walk from Livenhac-Le-Haut
August 23 in France ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Due to not having enough cash, we ended up walking about twice as far as we had planned, a total of 30+km
Short, but painful walk to Figeac
August 24 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Respite in Figeac
August 24 in France ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Walking tour in Figeac
August 25 in France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Figeac -> Le Chat Mason
August 25 in France ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
By bus to Cajarc, then car to the cat house.
Shell boat
August 25 in France ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Day in Figeac
August 25 in France ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Walking tour in Figeac. Divine lunch in a stunning setting.
Cajarc
August 25 in France ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
We took the bus from Figeac to Cajarc as I (Lexy) was still feeling lousy. Our gite host, Valerie, picked us up in town. Her home was quirky, with many gorgeous cats. Flower and I had separate rooms.Read more
The way of the shacks
August 26 in France ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Limongne En Quercy
August 26 in France ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Camping and Covid in Bel Aire
August 26 in France ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Bel air campground- Limogne-en-Quercy
August 26 in France ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After lunch in town, a bit a grocery shopping and a quick walk to the campground, we checked into our 2 bedroom camp “cottage.” After a quick nap, Flower made us an amazing pasta (carbonara) dinner.
To Varaire
August 27 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Pech Merle
August 29 in France ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
I got choked up thinking about the humans from 20000 years ago, laying on their backs in this cave, painting the animals they are most familiar with, and stamping their hands into the walls of theRead more
Saint Cirq Lapopie
August 29 in France ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Cahors - Lot of Bed
Aug 29–31 in France ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C