Day 18 - Le Puy en Velay to St Privat D’

We had a calm, relaxed evening and early night. Up early for today’s adventure. Spotted ourselves in the service yesterday on Facebook page 😂
Spotted an early hot air balloon over Le Puy. Packed up and headed off for breakfast as a long walk ahead. Lovely sunny day for a change. A very kind waiter at breakfast offered to take us a section of the walk to give us a head start on today’s multitudes of pilgrims 🙌. You don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. So our 23km walk reduced to 16km.
Stunning scenery, challenging climbs, views of walking terrain for next week 😳. We stopped for lunch on a couple of boulders - as you do!
Now in St Privat D’Allier waiting for our gite to open. A very cute village in the hillside.
All is open - even though it’s a bank holiday!
Busy with pilgrims from around the world. Even one family walking with their donkey.
Planning a beer later after check in and showers.Read more