Tag: European long-distance trails
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Camino in France – Can We Do This?
Day 3 – Monistrol to Saugues After yesterday’s grueling, steep, downhill plunge over roots, rocks and a number of obstacles, all threatening to trip us up, we began to wonder if we’d made a terrible choice of treks. With temperatures in the mid-90s, we dragged into our hotel Monday afternoon. First thing this morning (Tuesday)…
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Camino in France -Mountains and Farmlands
Day 1 – Le Puy to Montbonnet That’s a glimpse of our first day. According to our guidebook: 9 miles. GPS tracked us at 13 miles. Whatever…it was all uphill! Day 2 – Montbonnet to Monistrol-d’Allier Day 2 was a tough day. Tomorrow starts with a massive climb. We’ll need a good night’s sleep.
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Camino in France – Le Puy Surprise
The Parisians we spoke with seemed to have no idea where Le Puy was so Reg and I figured our mental picture of a large village tucked away in a rural landscape was spot-on. Once again, how wrong we were! We stepped off the train and into a bustling, vibrant city with a charming historical…
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Camino in France – Away We Go
We’re doing it – another European distance trek. Our bags are packed and France awaits. After a short stay in Paris for a bit of jet lag recuperation, we will travel to the southern town of Le Puy-en-Velay where our walk begins. Known for locally grown crops of green lentils, Le Puy is also the…
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European Trekking Adventures Await
Announcing the release of Reg’s new book. “I needed a reality check. I was lost on the first day of the most challenging trek of my life.” Reginald Spittle Trippin’ Through My 60s Leaving the working world behind, Reg closed his office door for the last time. Rejecting a life of golf and relaxation, he…
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