You can see the Pyrenees in the background. Lourdes is to the left side. I will be going there when this ends.
The walk today was great. Alone with myself without the herd of French pilgrims. Nice. The weather now is fabulous (baby). Low humidity and temps in the low 20s. Fabulous (baby). Eh Dot! Lol. Here I am walking along some country road in nowhere France listening to my tunes and rockin in a free world.
I have met or come across two French Canadian women in this trek. Both are super unfriendly toward me. They will not give me the time of day. It is as if they are saying: “what are you doing here Anglo? This way (chemin) is only the French way.” I was a little put off last night as one of the French Canadian gals was there yet she said nothing to me to make me feel comfortable in a sea of Francos. Why are they so anal? I just do not get it.
Landscape and homes are taking on more of a Spanish vibe. We are getting into Basque country. Basque is not just Spain. There is a French component as well. You see posters of bull avoidance shows as they do not kill them anymore; men wearing the traditional Basque red with black berets. Neat. I have about 110 kilometers to go but I am going to take my time. Probably be there Saturday, maybe Sunday.
Another great Canadian band. Lighthouse. This song was a huge hit when I lived in Honolulu during my halcyon sailing days in 1973.
Just met two lovely girls from Vancouver but not from the island, they don’t know you.😎😎😎 I had to ask. But they tell me I can do the west coast trail and the Juan de fuca back to back could be a plan in the future.. how’s things going bai. 39 here at 1500
I sent you the link for that last fall after the Camino. I will send it again but you have to carry your food.in
39 C? Wow.Did you walk in that heat?
It’s been rentless for the whole week.Heat has not mellowed. I have received fire warns. Riverbeds are bone dry. But loving the challenge. Really enjoying ur bloggs. I laugh out loud at them in the bars. Looking forward to meeting the wee woman in the guest house we stay in. I think she is fantastic. I have told everyone on the Porto it the best place in Santiago. Stay safe Duke. 🙏Dis ye get ur fone sorted yet bai
Phone seems to to be working now. No good in the country but good in the town. Margit is going to do porto with her son in mid october. I may even run into her when I am there around the 19 october. Stay safe and cool.
So happy you had nice weather! Our weather has been beautiful here in Regina! Dot would like it warmer but these temperatures are what I love!
Love and hugs,
Margaret
Yes we are having nice walking weather. Doing 30 today. Have some fun you too.