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The Via Francigena: a small family affair
Detail of Pilgrims in Canterbury Cathedral The Via Francigena is already feeling like a small family affair in comparison to the extended family clan reunion of the Camino de Santiago. I have been in contact by email with Alison Raju and Paul Chinn, both of... Read More
The Via Francigena for 2012!
Gord and I have air tickets purchased and Alison Raju's new guidebook hot off the press. Our planning for the Via Francigena is now offically under way. We fly into Gatwick on July 1, 2012 and we are booked into to the Canterbury Cathedral Lodge right in the... Read More
The Camino: Not just a walk to Santiago. Reflections on the Camino Frances 2011
Gordon and I at MuxiaThe prospect of walking all the way to Santiago is the initial hook for many of us, but the Camino de Santiago is not just a walk. In fact, I would argue, that the profound experiences found on the way can... Read More
Muxia to Laxe
Today I rode with Marco from Italy, to Laxe. I was lucky to have a companion with a map because the route was not as clear cut as I had expected. The coast is rugged and beautiful. Laxe is said to be the spot where... Read More
The End of the World as they knew it
Imagine before there were tomatoes, potatoes, and even chocolate: the world was a much smaller place. Finisterra was literally the end of the World until Christopher Columbus changed things. It was also kilometer zero of the Camino.The locals no longer encourage pilgrims to follow the... Read More
After Santiago – the best part of the Camino?
Gordon -For most pilgrims the Camino ends at Santiago, but about 10% continue on to Finisterra. Those that do, such as ourselves, are rewarded with a green undulating landscape, charming villages and less crowded walking. With the mist rising off the land this morning, walking... Read More
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St. Sever to Hospital d’Orion: Gluttony in the Gascony
Gordon: After a few weeks of cycling there is no more welcome sight than a smorgasbord. I do not believe they are a part of... Read More
Foie Gras and Truffles in Roquefort
Ruth and Gord: In Sorgues, the self proclaimed black Perigord truffle capital of the world, we purchased 20 grams of the ugly brown mushrooms for... Read More
Moulin on the Water at L’Auvergne, Bernos-Baulac
There is really nothing better than sitting outside and eating a fabulous meal with our lovely French hosts Clair and Jean Paul Meric. They are busy... Read More
Le Gite Jacquaire St. Ferme
We are in Saint Ferme staying at a wonderful Pilgrim Gite with our host and Hospitallero Dominique. This is the true pilgrim experience that we... Read More
Le Tour de France through the fantastic small cities of South WestFrance: Limoges, Périgueux, and now Bergerac.
When Marg made a toast at dinner last night both Gord and I thought she said, " to the end," but she was really toasting... Read More