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What an interesting thread. Yes, I too am counting down. It's not precisely accurate, but it will be before April 9, so just about 52 days to go. In 2022 I completed the CP from Porto with my oldest granddaughter. Well, now her sister is ready for her turn! 😂 We will start in Porto also, and I...
A priest, a rabbit, and a minister were walking the Le Puy route, when they stopped in at a bar. The bartender asks the rabbit, "What'll you have?" The rabbit answers, "I don't know, I'm only here because of Auto-Correct." 🤣
I walked this route in May 2022 to Moissac, and then in May 2023 from Moissac to SJPP. I think the reason it is called the GR65 is because you have to be at least 65 years old to walk it ... 😂😂😂 (yes I more than qualify 🤪) A few confirmations: French is the most common language; the French are...
Hello and thanks for your question,
Sorry to take a few days to reply, but I try to manage my time and visit Camino Forum on Saturday mornings (in my neck of the woods). Reserving gîtes takes a bit of research, but it is also a lot of fun. Try starting with this website dedicated to finding...
I recommend using something like Google translate for your emails. Although I am fluent in speaking Canadian French, I still use a translation app to check my written European French. We book direct with the gite. Most of them we select using either Google maps or through a browser search of the...
A friend and I walked the VIa Podiensis, from Le Puy to Moissac, from May 11 - 31, 2022. We had pre-booked all gîtes from Le Puy to Moissac, and we were glad we did. Several places at which we stayed were at capacity. Long distance walking virtually exploded in popularity with the relaxing of...
I just walked the Via Podiensis from Le Puy to Moissac in May of 2022. I recommend that time. Some observations:
1. Book ahead - long distance walking has exploded since Covid restrictions have eased. We had to stop at Moissac because it was too difficult to find accommodation without walking 30...
I am looking forward to the Le Puy route in 2022. I will be walking with a friend, who is a local "pèlerin". We met on the CF in 2019 and we hit it off really well. He recommends June as a good month.
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