Franck- May 29, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #16 Les Setoux / Montfaucon-en-Velay
  • Distance: 11.4 miles / Total 208.9 miles
  • Ascent: 1,260’ / Descent: 2,004’
  • Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Weather: 55-65°/ overcast, 10-minute rain, patchy sun (7th day of rain)

Franck has been following me since Genèva. He kept noticing my name in the church guest books. Last night he finally caught up with me. We were staying at the same Gîte. Serendipity. We had the most pleasant conversations. I left first this morning knowing he would catch up with me. We walked a bit then Franck pushed ahead at his faster pace. At the next church to his astonishment he saw my signature in the church book. While he stopped for a coffee, I had walked past unnoticed. He caught up with me at the end of the town. Now I follow Franck. I will sign my name under his name in church guest books.

Gîte Le Combalou is where Franck caught up with me. Host Fred was truly special choosing to take time between preparing our meal and cutting the grass to talk. I suggested a goat could do his lawn.
Franck catches up to me.
Franck moves ahead at his pace. I am honored to be his closest connection on this Camino.
“What! I am still following Linda.” Franck.
Franck catches up to Linda. Like the story of the hare and the tortoise. Slow and steady wins.

2 thoughts on “Franck- May 29, 2024”

  1. seems I had some problems leaving you comments but I am following you on your Camino anyway . I am glad that you seem to have good time in Europe. I hope to have the chance to walk your walk some day.

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