Tag: Churches

Day 11, April 17

14 miles, 103 miles total

Altitude:  1,263 feet

Weather:  warm & sunny 45-62F
Saint-Come d’Otl

In memory of Jerry Wadsworth

Peace to his family and friends from the Cathedril Saint-Come d’Otl.

Day 11, April 17
14 miles, 103 miles total
Altitude: 1,263 feet
Weather: warm and sunny 45-62F
Saint-Come d’Olt

Dedicated to Mickey, John’s beloved chein who died today

The Chemins de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle has considerable chapels dedicated to St Roch. After his pilgrimage to Rome, he devoted his life to caring for plague victims. When he contracted the plague, he withdrew to live in the forest. He was accompanied by his faithful dog who brought the saint his daily food and is said to have often carried a loaf of bread in his mouth. The plague left an unsightly sore on his left thigh. St Roch is depicted in art with the front flap of his coat turned back to warn people to keep away.

Day 9, April 15
0 miles, 74 miles total, REST DAY #1
Altitude: 3,818 feet
Weather: warm and sunny 35-56F
Nasbinals

Most church bells ring ding-dong before striking the hour. In this region of France the clocks strike the hour, pause, and strike the hour once more.

Day 7, April 13, Palm Sunday
14 miles, 61 miles total
Altitude: 3,579 feet
Weather: warm and sunny 65F
Lasbros

You can’t judge the beauty of a church by its outside. Chapelle de Bastide in Lasbros is the size of my living room; yet, it leaves one wondering how so much beauty is inside.

Day 4, April 10
9 miles, 19 miles total
Altitude: 4,134 feet
Weather: warm and sunny
Monistrol-d’Allier

Sitting outside at my second gite I hear an accordion in the distance; hence, I must still be in France. The gite sits at the bottom of a gorge from which I spent hours descending. Perched on the rim of the gorge sits a tiny 13th century chapel , Chapelle Saint Jaques,Rochgude,, dedicated to St James. Though no larger them my dining room, the humble chapel with stain glass window of a pilgrim was well worth the climb.