I’m very tired. I totally goofed. I left my pilgrim credential at my last lodging. My kind host, drove to my next stop and left the credential at the main café. I retrieved it from the café staff who ribbed me about my forgetfulness. I feel so blessed to be among such a nice people. . I hiked with a very nice French couple today. They tolerated my bad French. We had lots of fun talking along the way about our respective lives in the United States and France. We arrived in town. The café service was complete (Le service à café est complet) which is to say they had more reservations than they had capacity.
But we did have some very fine cold drinks, which should keep us satisfied until dinner tonight. Our options for dinner might be limited. This is Sunday in August in France. I’m hoping at least one of the restaurants is open. If not, leftover fruit and sandwiches will have to serve (I ended up having the local version of bruschetta).
The main reason to stop in this town is to visit La collégiale Saint-Pierre de La Romieu. It’s astonishing that this incredibly ambitious work of architecture and faith remains. It’s very difficult to explain. Standing may be 120 feet above a ground in a structure made entirely of stone by artisans hundreds of years ago. This is a remnant of the original structure which was severely damaged during the religious force but its grandeur remains.Læs mere
RejsendeThe walking is a limiting factor. When I arrive, I’m often tired. It takes energy to motivate myself to explore the town. But the walking is also the focus of the day. It’s my time to think about what is important to me and what makes me happ. when I do arrive at at the end of the hike, I’m really focused on making the most of the time left to me,Bur that’s also kind of the purpose of the trip. Making the most of the time left to me.
RejsendeI really invite you to come and join us on the last hundred kilometers. It’s about a week it’s beautiful towns, sacred spaces, and lots of fun.
9. august, Frankrig ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C
RejsendeWe're enjoying traveling with you, minus all that walking. 😉
RejsendeThe walking is a limiting factor. When I arrive, I’m often tired. It takes energy to motivate myself to explore the town. But the walking is also the focus of the day. It’s my time to think about what is important to me and what makes me happ. when I do arrive at at the end of the hike, I’m really focused on making the most of the time left to me,Bur that’s also kind of the purpose of the trip. Making the most of the time left to me.
RejsendeI really invite you to come and join us on the last hundred kilometers. It’s about a week it’s beautiful towns, sacred spaces, and lots of fun.