Chow Time – May 21, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #8 Valencogne/Grand Lemps
  • Distance: 13.9 miles / Total 113.1 miles
  • Ascent: 1,368’ / Descent: 1,635’
  • Time: 7 hours 0 minutes
  • Weather: 60-66°/ blue skies with white clouds

With feeding bucket on my lap, the alphas ate their breakfast. No attempts to feed the other beasts were made.

Girls with girls and boys with boys.
Three Billy Goats Gruff. Troll MIA.
Intense eye contact as I ate my lunch. They kept getting closer and closer. Maybe I was suppose to share my quiche.
Typical scenery.

Worries – May 20, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #7 Saint-Genix / Valencogne
  • Distance: 16.8 miles / Total 99.2 miles
  • Ascent: ??’ / Descent: ??’
  • Time: 8 hours 0 minutes
  • Weather: 60 -70°/ blue skies with white clouds, overcast in afternoon. Thunder upon arrival.

I complemented Santiago’s small backpack. He replied, “Don’t pack things you worry you might need. Only pack what you do need.” (A’la Sophie)

Wildflower.
Moss covered roof.
Afternoon thunder with hardly a rain drop.
Natural lawn mower.

Walk – May 20, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #7 Saint-Genix / Valencogne
  • Distance: 16.8 miles / Total 99.2 miles
  • Ascent: ??’ / Descent: ??’ Time: 8 hours 0 minutes
  • Weather: 60 -70°/ blue skies with white clouds, overcast in afternoon. Thunder upon arrival.

“And walk on by” Dionne Warwick.

Saint-Genix-les-Villages.
Saint-Genix-les-Villages.
Soon morning’s hot chocolate.
Genèva to Santiago Camino route.

Idyllic #2 – May 20, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #7 Saint-Genix / Valencogne
  • Distance: 16.8 miles / Total 99.2 miles
  • Ascent: ??’ / Descent: ??’
  • Time: 8 hours 0 minutes
  • Weather: 60 -70°/ blue skies with white clouds, overcast in afternoon. Thunder upon arrival.

An idyllic day to finish…

Les Balcons du Lac, Ars, Lac Paladru.
View from bedroom,
Les Balcons du Lac, Ars, Lac Paladru.
View from bedroom window,
Les Balcons du Lac, Ars, Lac Paladru.
Itch relief, view from bedroom window.
Les Balcons du Lac, Ars, Lac Paladru.

Idyllic #1 – May 20, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #7 Saint-Genix / Valencogne
  • Distance: 16.8 miles / Total 99.2 miles
  • Ascent: ??’ / Descent: ??’
  • Time: 8 hours 0 minutes
  • Weather: 60 -70°/ blue skies with white clouds, overcast in afternoon. Thunder upon arrival.

An idyllic day from start …

Chambres d’hôtes Cotenvert.
Chambres d’hôtes Cotenvert.
Chambres d’hôtes Cotenvert.
Luscious pink iris.

Just Rewards – May 19, 2024

  • Francès ~ Gebennesis Camino – #6 Yenne / Saint-Genix
  • Distance: 13.6 miles / Total 82.4 miles
  • Ascent: 1,020’ / Descent: 746’
  • Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Weather: 65-75°/ blue skies with white clouds

A long soak in the tub is a just reward from trudging around mud and horse poop.

At least when you ascent or descend, the water drains.
When the ground is level, the water pools.
Dozens of riders on the trail.
Soak in style.

“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.