FranceHauts-de-FranceSeraucourt-le-Grand49°46’24” N 3°13’18” E May 10, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
The rain held off for the first 5 km or so, and then, all the gear, my rain gear, and my backpack that I had managed to dry overnight got soaked all over again! The walk started across farmland onRead more
FranceHauts-de-FranceLaon49°33’48” N 3°37’36” E May 11, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Laon is my very first medieval town, so you will have to excuse me for being awestruck. I took a lot of photos today and did not capture a tenth of the place. In some ways, the narrow streets andRead more
Traveler Carmel, it looks like an awesome village to explore. Great Photos. I hope the weather is better today and you are feeling better.
Carmel Carlsen Thanks Alex, it's raining now (of course), but I got a day free of rain to explore Laon, so I am grateful. I bought a cheap poncho today so that I can cover my front pockets if need be. I have booked accommodation for the next 3 nights and sent out feelers for the night after that. I'll eat well tonight, I have some lovely fruit for the walk tomorrow. All in all, everything is good. How was your day?
FranceHauts-de-FranceChamouille49°28’30” N 3°40’42” E May 12, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Some really fantastic walking today. Of course, it was raining when I left Laon, but the worst of it was gone around midday. After leaving the misty peaks of Laon and the surrounding urban area, thereRead more
Carmel Carlsen I'd like to take credit for that, but I can't; the fox was so brazen - I got a number of pics.
Carmel Carlsen It is obviously very fertile land. There is agriculture and grazing everywhere.
FranceHauts-de-FranceCorbeny49°27’48” N 3°49’24” E May 13, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
I walked under the sun today. What a treat! The best part of my day, though, was getting into my accommodation just minutes before the forecast "thundershowers" came down with a vengeance! I saw someRead more
Traveler Carmel glad you missed the Thunder and heavy rain. Champagne 🍾 to celebrate. Your average daily distance must be amazing. Have you scheduled in Rest days 🤞
Carmel Carlsen I'm at a pizza place (I ordered a hamburger - I need the protein), and a lady walked out with 2 pizzas and a bottle of champagne! Classic. Oh, and I had my first champagne in Champagne as an aperitif! I know, classy 😆
Carmel Carlsen Sorry, I have scheduled rest days, and I took my last one at Laon (well worth it).
FranceGrand-EstRemaucourt49°35’9” N 4°14’19” E
April 25, 2023 in France ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
Heute schlafe ich in einer alten Villa, oder auf einem kompletten Hof.
Die Villa ist auch tatsächlich im 50er Jahre Stil eingerichtet. Das mag ich!
Meine Laune ist seit gestern etwas imRead more
FranceHauts-de-FranceTergnierCanal de la Sambre à l’Oise49°38’59” N 3°18’37” E September 18, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
No towns, no squares, no people watching. Just chilling after a 12 mile jolly on the bikes. But onwards we go tomorrow to Chalon Du Champagne. Could be a wee few Champers samples being tried out theRead more
FranceHauts-de-FranceTergnierCanal de la Sambre à l’Oise49°38’59” N 3°18’37” E
FranceHauts-de-FranceTergnierCanal de la Sambre à l’Oise49°38’55” N 3°18’32” E
July 27, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
I had the unwanted company of a fly during the night, trying to keep me awake. Didn’t succeed, partly because flies don’t concern me nearly as much as mosquitos. Flies don’t bite.
Then I wentRead more
FranceHauts-de-FranceCorbeny49°27’30” N 3°50’37” E
May 9, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Rain. Lots of rain. Rain all day long. Rain on my clothes and in my clothes. Rain. (which is still better than walking in the heat!)
Today was almost all cultivated fields. Lots of muddy tracks andRead more
FranceHauts-de-FranceCorbeny49°27’45” N 3°49’24” E July 29, 2023 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Rained heavily overnight which made me a little concerned because the guidebook’s description of today said “Prepare for mud and mosquitoes in damp weather”. Fab.
No breakfast available whichRead more
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Narelle Campbell No such thing as cheating. 🤣 Hope you found a nice warm hotel.
Carmel Carlsen I have a lovely place. Massive bed and plenty of room. I got into the hotel before a big downpour and now, of course, the sun is shining!!!!!!
Traveler Hang in there Carmel. Do whatever you need to do to travel safely. Your weather is in such contrast to the Frances, not a cloud in the sky, 19 deg. and a cool breeze.
Carmel Carlsen I have serious weather envy Alex. I don't mind it being overcast and cool - perfect walking weather actually - but getting soaked day after day is not fun. I'm going to have to get a poncho so that my front pockets are protected from the rain.
Traveler Hopefully the weather improves soon. What’s the forecast for the next week? If it is improving, maybe take a rest day until it improves.
Carmel Carlsen My thoughts exactly, Alex. I'm taking tomorrow off, I did miss my rest day this week, and even though it says 'thundershowers', whatever that means, for the weekend, I'll try to stick to my schedule.