FrankrigHauts-de-FranceCampagne-lès-GuinesForêt de Guînes50°50’18” N 1°52’30” E 25. april 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
I had dinner last night with the two Australians from Noosa (Helen and John), Eileen (the Canadian) and her partner; Pat (a Brit), and two Americans; Kim and Alison. They are all walking the ViaLæs mere
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceLicques50°46’60” N 1°55’54” E 26. april 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
It's my first rest day, and I felt I deserved it, LOL. I walked around the town but took it very easy all day. I visited my first unlocked church and lit a candle. There were a number of religiousLæs mere
Carmel Carlsen So true, Jen and Nick. I kept it to under 10 kms to ensure I got the rest 😃
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceZouafques50°48’30” N 2°3’21” E 27. april 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Where I am this evening is on the Hem River (hence the name). It was an easy 15 km walk today in good weather. The wind was strong and cold when I was high up; my hat came off twice! I met up with twoLæs mere
Rejsende I’m sitting in the garden of our alburgue and the fellows next to me are speaking French!
Rejsende Carmel thanks for your Travel Log. Excellent photos. Way back at the family cottage (on a Canadian island) the Dunny was the throne. Weee all got to sit on the Throne 🤣 Is Mary-Lou on a different Camino? BTW I had a great dinner last night with a French couple.
Carmel Carlsen Mary-Lou is on her way back to Australia! We only had a few days together. She joined me at the end of her trip. So far, my experience in France has been very positive. The fact that I don't speak French hasn't made things two difficult - thank God for Google Translate🙏
Rejsende Agree G Translate ✅ I must say my minimal French got me along last night… sharing the VinoTinto did hurt🤣 I did enjoy and surprised myself at the little French I new. They made easy.
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceSaint-OmerAncien Canal d’Arques à Saint-Omer50°45’1” N 2°15’28” E 28. april 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Today, I walked with the Tasmanians, Rebecca and Barclay, for part of the day and with Andrew, from Victoria, almost the entire day. It rained quite a bit, but it was light, and I didn't even botherLæs mere
Rejsende Carmel your are on the right Camino. Your descriptions and photos confirm this Who cares about light Rain when Pilgrims and you are in the rich culture of Europe. Thanks for sharing, I am better informed and a little green with envy. 🤗
Carmel Carlsen We are both living the dream Bruce. And, honestly, it is turning out better than I could have imagined. Listening to the nuns sing in the church this afternoon was a privilege.
Rejsende Day by Day way back in 2007 lovely June (my late wife) watched in awe the cheer sing vesper See my sketch 🙏🏻
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceThérouanne50°38’12” N 2°15’30” E 29. april 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
It was good walking today. I walked solo and only saw one push bike on the Path. I saw a big group of walkers behind me, but they never caught up to me. I had one close contact with a tractor, ofLæs mere
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A very unusual snail Carmel. I couldn't find the name of it by doing a Google search. There are too many types of snails 😀
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceAuchy-au-Bois50°32’42” N 2°22’54” E 30. april 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I walked with Andrew from Victoria again today. We met up in our wonderful accommodation last night. It was a pleasant walk through beautiful cultivated countryside, and we did walk along an old trainLæs mere
Carmel Carlsen It was Jen. Every day is picturesque scene after picturesque scene. It is incredible!
Rejsende Carmel I so appreciate your Photos and Descriptions 👏👏👏🤗. An observation from My Galician experience, is that you see and photograph open country and significant religious sites more. I do see open country in green lush Galicia, but few v significant religious buildings.
Carmel Carlsen Honestly, Bruce, they are everywhere here! I love them. Make sure I show you when I get home. I have heaps more shots that I can't share because of the 10 photo limit.
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceAmettes50°31’54” N 2°23’54” E 1. maj 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
I walked a good 26 km today through mining country. Some of it in the sun, which was lovely. You can't throw a stone where I am walking in France without coming across a church or a cemetery. I try toLæs mere
Carmel Carlsen Sorry Jill, I meant the blue contraption with the chains! I can not imagine what it is for. They were all over the park!
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceHesdigneul-lès-Béthune50°29’36” N 2°34’12” E
2. maj 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
There is not much to report today. I had a genuine rest day after my Garmin watch told me I was "over reaching" yesterday! I'm calling France "the land of the cute little car"; they are everywhere! ILæs mere
Rejsende I love the interesting little details & that you tell us which to look out for so i notice them in the photos!! Thanks Carmel. :)
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceHoudain50°27’6” N 2°31’30” E 3. maj 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Some really good walking today and a lot of it! I walked over 32km and am feeling it. I walked through an adventure park, similar to Tree Tops, but with a lot more activities. There were kidsLæs mere
FrankrigHauts-de-FranceMont-Saint-Éloi50°21’0” N 2°41’30” E 4. maj 2023, Frankrig ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Another wonderful walk today, which means I'm exhausted! I know I took too many photos, but who cares? I am a little disturbed and confused by the disconnect between the VF app and the VF sign postsLæs mere
Carmel Carlsen Must be all the rain! I can't complain, I've walked in two full days of sunshine ✨️
Rejsende Well done!
Carmel Carlsen Thanks Jen
Rejsende Sounds like a very interesting day.
Carmel Carlsen How are you feeling this morning, Alex? One step at a time is my mantra; it keeps me going. You've got this.