Not car jack Dave but Carjac
No pics today as we’re were in a cloud all morning. No rain but super high humidity. I had to change my tee 3 times. I am now relaxing with a good friend of mine.
It hit 34 today. 10 days straight with 30 plus temps and super high humidity. Good time to cover some things:
It has been a tough slog…every day brings a new challenge,
Scenery is beautiful. One day you are on a natural high and the next, in absolute physical torture. At the start of the day? Major hill to climb. At the end of the day? Another major hill to climb. I should be dead. Heaven only knows why I am not.
80 percent of the Pilgrims are women.
Lots of pretend pilgrims. They book all the gites. That pisses me off. Sometimes you do not know where or if you are going to sleep. It always works out though.
There is nothing existential about doing the Camino…any Camino. It is just a walk and a great way to lose weight bai.
Very crowded now and getting expensive.
A tube of toothpaste cost 10 dollars Cdn.
Don’t try to order pizza here. It just doesn’t work
Burgers are fantastic. Steak is tough as a nail. French beer sucks. Always order German or Belgian beer. Delicious and refreshing. Water here is bland and semi tepid. You need it but it is not refreshing.
Have covered almost 300 kilometers now. Older French people are rude and extremely hostile to foreigners. Younger French people are super friendly and I have made many girlfriends. They like me because I am an old fart.
I take it one day at a time. You cannot think of the days after the present otherwise you will go nuts.
A couple just passed me. The man was walking about 10 paces in front of his woman. I figure that they have been married 20 years!
I love this.
Have a nice day.
I have to say John and I bite my tongue but many of your posts you sound like a grumpy pussed off old man that you profess to be my friend. I sincerely hope the beauty of the scenery and the Herman beer and the friendly people you meet more than make up for all your grief. Truck on mon ami
Shyte Ted. I do not know how you read these posts. You are the only one who has said something like that. I say what I observe. The walk and scenery bring tears but it is also a very hard slog physically. Much harder than the Camino Frances. Way more physically demanding. Go back and reread some of the posts and watch some of those Podiensis videos.
What you wrote here has pissed me off greatly. It tells me that you have absolutely no sense of humour. Nada. I cant stop you from reading the blog but any comment from you is unwelcome and will not be approved.
I agree totally bai, Porto booked, that should shed a few pound. Looking forward to seeing u and Dot . Buen Camino. Is that how you say it it French. 😎😎😎
Something like that bai.
So sorry about the heat! But you’re a strong old fart Canadian so we know you’ll make it!
We’re happy the wedding is over but it was very nice. The ladies were dressed to the nines and so were the guys! The dances last night were amazing! There are videos so you can enjoy when you arrive home and recover from your travels!
Hugs,
Margaret
Sounds fun. Now you can get ready for your road trip.
The posts are great.
We need to hear it as it is.
We really love the vicarious journey.
Blessings always,
Darryl and Karen
Thxs guys. Bless you as always. It has been great except from my friend Ted who thinks I am miserable out here.!?!?