“Two-Timing”- May 18, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #5 Chanaz/Yenne
  • Distance: 11.5 miles / Total 68.8 miles
  • Ascent: ??’ / Descent: ??
  • Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Weather: 55-65°/ overcast becoming blue skies with white clouds

“Two-Timing” weddings done in a half hour. Turn and burn for this venue.

Did you notice Cinderella’s shoe? A groomsman rushed to slip the shoe on the baby’s foot.
“Here comes the bride.” Number two.
Coming down the aisle.
Bridal boutique.

Cycling – May 18, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #5 Chanaz/Yenne
  • Distance: 11.5 miles / Total 68.8 miles
  • Ascent: ??’ / Descent: ??’
  • Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Weather: 55-65°/ overcast becoming blue skies with white clouds

France has a long reputation for its cycling.

Tour de France.
Refueling station. No charge.
Does the attire match the bike or the bike match the attire?
Future cyclists.

Capture – May 18, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #5 Chanaz/Yenne
  • Distance: 11.5 miles / Total 68.8 miles
  • Ascent: ??’ / Descent:??’
  • Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Weather: 55-65°/ overcast becoming blue skies with white clouds

Capture the scenery.

At the end of the pavement, go straight ahead into the woods.
Walking through clouds.
An old mill.
Babbling stream.

Encounters – May 16, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #4 Seyssel/Chanaz
  • Distance: 16 miles / Total 57.3 miles
  • Ascent: 62’ / Descent: 716’
  • Time: 7 hours 45 minutes
  • Weather: 60-70°/ sunny, blue sky with white clouds

Encounters along the Rhône River.

Bee boxes.
Four Germans who annually walk a section of the Camino. They think they will age out before reaching Santiago.
Swain, one of dozens.
A perfect lunch spot. Any place with shoes off is perfect.

Riverside – May 16, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #4 Seyssel/Chanaz
  • Distance: 16 miles / Total 57.3 miles
  • Ascent: 62’ / Descent: 716’
  • Time: 7 hours 45 minutes
  • Weather: 60-70°/ sunny, blue sky with white clouds

Today’s walk is down by the riverside. The Rhône River is greener than I anticipated.

Green water.
Classic swain lines.
Rhône River.
It’s Iris season.

Just Ask – May 16, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #4 Seyssel/Chanaz
  • Distance: 16 miles / Total 57.3 miles
  • Ascent: 62’ / Descent: 716’
  • Time: 7 hours 45 minutes
  • Weather: 60-70°/ sunny, blue sky with white clouds

I asked the tailor for a zipper. Done. I asked the tailor if she could attach the zipper to my tote bag. Done. Now have a “proper” bag for luggage transportation that’s ultra light and ultra compact. If only I didn’t have to wait 15 days for transfer service.

Approaching Seyssel
Cool door.
Enjoying an aperitif while clean clothes dry on the line. A first for this walk.

Clouds – May 16, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #3 Chaumont/Seyssel
  • Distance: 11.9 miles / Total 41.3 miles
  • Ascent: 1,232’ / Descent: 1,504’
  • Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Weather: 50-55°/ overcast, rain

Clouds make rain. Rain makes green plants. Green plants make happy cows.

Never ending mud detour into the weeds.
Green plants with orange flowers.
Green plants creeping walls.
Green plants are a cow’s happy meal.