Day 12- rest day in Conques Day 13 in Capdenac-Gare We decide to enjoy the ambience and history of the village of Conques instead of moving on quickly. Our rest day means that we awake at a time when we are normally trudging along the path. Our bodies are tired and so it has come at a good time to be able to wake slowly and to discover this amazing old town and take advantage of spending more than a few hours to explore and absorb all it offers. It's going to...

Day 11 Golinhac to Conques We are often remarking that when things appear to be going especially tough or we are struggling, there appears a sign, a picnic table to take a rest, a nice tree with mossy underfoot to achieve a new boost of energy, the kind people who live alongside the chemin who provide refreshments and/or shelter, Eau potable to refill our bottles or meeting an individual. Both George and I had these experiences today. For George it was going ...

Not sure why but half my entry didn't attach to part one( maybe it's tired of my postings) - anyway here's the extra part of today ten ........... I ask him about the shooting and he communicates that today there was no success and it was birds that were his target. As we walk we will occasionally here the sounds of gun shots ricocheting in the hills - hopefully not towards us weary pilgrims. This hunter was very jolly and gave us a cheery farewell. Our town ...

Estaing to Golinhac- Day ten It's hard to believe but it feels warm - there is no need of a hat or gloves this morning. The gite we have stayed at does not provide breakfast so we head down to the local bar that doubles as a cafe for our breakfast- it's already busy with mostly men standing around the bar filling up on coffee before they start work- I love how everyone who comes in the door makes a point of greeting everyone. I look at the television that is sho...

Day nine Saint Comê d-lot to Estaing ( my apologies as I am now more than a few days behind - the lack of wifi at times topped with a total exhaustion and then maybe spending too long with aperitifs with fellow travellers means I am getting behind on my postings ) The Mother superior is at breakfast with us this morning and I thank her for the delightful breakfast that the convent has provided- it is just what you need when facing a long day of walking - cer...