Walking only in nature today. It is more than enough.
Departure begins the day.
Animals provide welcome distraction before the rain.
On the ground and on the sky…
Catherine and Denis are exceptional hosts who generate stimulating conversations and serve an excellent dinner for their guests. Formally a barn , their home is exquisite. Denis and his dog gave me a proper send off by walking the first few km with me.
Onward and upward leaving the flat riverside for the mountains.
In France it is Mother’s Day. I passed this man picking a bouquet of poppies. Perhaps it is for a mother.
While eating a bit of bread and cheese this dog snipped it out of my hands as nimbly as a person who pickpockets takes a wallet. He frequents the town’s cheese mongers for formage.
This dog has quite the history. After the second time he boarded a train to Lyon and was send home by return train, the conductor said if it happens a third time the dog will have to buy a ticket. The conductor knew which train the dog should board from his ID collar.
Rhône River.
Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #12 St Romain-de-Surieu / Roches-de-Condrieu
Distance: 11.1 miles / Total 160.3 miles
Ascent: 576’ / Descent: 879’
Time: 6 hours 0 minutes
Weather: 60-75°/ warmest day – blue sky with clouds
It is impossible to capture the panoramic view with a photograph. It is like seeing a whole jigsaw puzzle by looking at one piece of the puzzle.
Images that strike a personal chord for me.
Local color from local people. The local organic market celebrates its anniversary with music and yummy purple flower plant flavored ice cream.
Linda Scandore 