Breakfast included.
Lots of other people in walking gear at breakfast. Interesting to see what their stories are..
Bags collected by 8am
First stage
Excited to start
Leaving Le Puy
From the first GR guiding red and white waymarkers, which were frequent, the route (with a steep climb out of Le Puy) was a glorious green or brilliant yellow canola.
Coffee in Coubon
Clear signposts
Clear signposts
Hedgerow plants
Huge toadstools
Livestock enjoying lush pasture. No donkeys yet.
A farmer spreading liquid cow manure on recently harvested fields - bit up close and personal
Buildings and small hamlets
Snacks for lunch on the trail. We managed the ups and downs on well-made, solid paths. At about 2.30pm we had our first glimpse of Le Monastier sur Gazielle, our destination today. In the centre of the small town there is a statue commemorating Robert Louis Stevenson’s inaugural walk in 1878.
A few other tributes as well around the town
A few other tributes as well around the town
We are staying at a small hotel, Les Acacias, which on the edge of town.
Dinner in the busy restaurant downstairs
Up to 60% rain was forecast today but it held off until after we arrived at our hotel. It was about 15o and sunny, which suited us perfectly.
Mark’s phone said we walked 22 kms today and it will be the same distance tomorrow. No injuries or problems - yet!
M&M
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