Day 30, May 6
12 miles, 356 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: overcast 58-73F
Lanne-Soubiran
Fuel.
Author: Linda
The Understatement ~ Day 30 ~ May 6, 2014
Day 30, May 6
12 miles, 356 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: overcast 58-73F
Lanne-Soubiran
The understatements shine when you look.
Frank Lloyd Wright ~ Day 30 ~ May 6, 2014
Day 30, May 6
12 miles, 356 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: overcast 58-73F
Lanne-Soubiran
As Frank Lloyd Wright designs houses to match the landscape, French farmers plant rows of wheat complementing the gentle slope of the land. They form a patch work quilt as far as the eye can see. Shoots of wheat stand like soldiers at attention. Serenity.
Family Affair ~ Day 30 ~ May 6, 2014
Day 30, May 6
12 miles, 356 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: overcast 58-73F
Lanne-Soubiran
An authentic outing as only the French can do. Check out the leather panniers and saddle. Ann and John kindly let me post their family enjoying the country side.
Open Door Policy ~ Day 30 ~ May 2, 2014
Day 30, May 6
12 miles, 356 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: overcast 58-73F
Lanne-Soubiran
Churches have an open door policy.
Of the 95% churches visited, the door is unlocked. Vandalism is non existent.
Long and Winding Road ~ Day 29 ~ May 5, 2014
Day 29, May 5
17 miles, 344 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: sunny 58-78F
Manciet
Happy Birthday Christine
It was a long and winding, and long and straight road today. The legs and feet move automatically. Endless vineyards. Many glimpses of the Pyrenees which look capped in Italian meringue.
Went A-Courtin ~ Day 29 ~ May 5, 2014
Day 29, May 5
17 miles, 344 miles total
Altitude: unlisted
Weather: sunny 58-78F
Manciet
Happy Birthday Christine
A frog went a-courting, and he did ride, uh-huh…
Boot Markers ~ Day 28 ~ May 4, 2014
Day 28, May 4
11 miles, 327 miles total
Altitude: 135 meters
Weather: sunny with partial clouds 38-64F
Montreal-du-Gers
An old pair of boots decorated the sign for today’s lodging, Gite d’tape Compostela. The two-hundred year old exposed beams make an effective room divider. By now all pilgrims are well practiced in stowing boots and batons de marche (walking poles).
The stair risers and treads show their age with different heights. Going up and down the stairs has the drunken effect of being in an amusement park’s funny house. From the back yard ledge the snow capped Pyrenees can be seen for the first time. Unfortunately my iPhone can’t capture the Pyrenees.
What a Difference ~ Day 28 ~ May 4, 2014
Day 28, May 4
11 miles, 327 miles total
Altitude: 135 meters
Weather: sunny with partial clouds 38-64F
Montreal-du-Gers
What a difference a day without rain makes. Though the rain had been light, the ground was saturated. A few days ago I discovered the joys a clothes drier could bring. Today no clinging cloying mud and dry cloths off the line.
Morning break was by an old castle, Larresingle, with surrounding walls in tack. I still catch my breath seeing such antiquities.
Nobody’s Home ~ Day 27 ~ May 3, 2014
Day 27, May 3
10 miles, 316 miles total
Altitude: 478 meters
Weather: cloudy, partly sunny 38-58F
Condom
Nobody’s home except me. The gentleman who confirmed my reservation last night learned no one would be at the Gite upon my arrival; however, the door has a pass code for entrance. As you can tell by the photos, this place is gem. With a bit of snooping, I found the refrigerator stocked with wine and soda, a box of Darjeeling tea, an outdoor sink for cleaning boots, and clothes line for my now mud-free clothes. After weeks of people, I savor my own company and reflection.
Hours later I am joined by a man from Switzerland pulling a two-wheel cart. I have become the welcome wagon. He shares his vegetarian dinner with me. Camino magic.
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Linda Scandore 