Day 10, 23 sept. – 1st day of autumn!

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Somewhere yesterday, the 22nd, between St. Chely and St. Come D’Olt

A memorable moment today as we exited the bustling city of Espalion. Heading into the woods on a trail, we were heralded by an older woman, greeting us as pilgrims, telling us of her situation: husband dead, children far away, and she was trying to make a living. And I suspect, out to have an engaged life. She was selling her homemade goods: farçou (a chard fritter), a pomme fritter, crepes, and various cakes. We’d just bought food in the city for the day’s hike, but I couldn’t not get something. Plus, I wanted to try farçou. So, 2 farçou fritters and a pomme fritter to go – a euro each. I wanted to give her 4 euro, but she insisted on giving me change. I respect her spunk.

A common sight in backyards or side yards – the potager, or kitchen garden. Seems everyone grows cabbage, tomatoes, leeks, pumpkins, flowers…

Some Pilgrim resting areas…

This is in front of someone’s home. Your garden variety plastic lawn chair with the back cut off for easy resting with a pack. How thoughtful!
I’m impressed when what could be simply a serviceable utilitarian object is infused with the artistic.
St. Come D’Olt from my window last night – a very nice place and very comfortable
St. Come D’Olt from the bridge out of town.
Today’s scenic homestead

Another long haul tomorrow – 16 miles, after today’s 13. Going remarkably well! Off to bed…

4 thoughts on “Day 10, 23 sept. – 1st day of autumn!”

  1. Laurie Carleton's avatar Laurie Carleton September 23, 2023 / 1:58 pm

    Beautiful. What an experience!

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    • pgsteele4's avatar pgsteele4 September 23, 2023 / 11:26 pm

      It is truly worthwhile and glorious. So much rugged and soft beauty in this area.

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  2. Carmen Franke's avatar Carmen Franke September 25, 2023 / 10:01 am

    I’m so happy to hear that everything is going well. It looks so peaceful. Take care of those tootsies, toots! Love you guys.

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    • pgsteele4's avatar pgsteele4 September 25, 2023 / 10:25 am

      Thanks, love. It’s very tempting to consider getting out of the city to somewhere quieter, nearer nature. It has been blessedly peaceful. But…you know. Anyway-feet are good!

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