Leaving Aire-sur-l’Ardour- 1st glimpse – I was so excited!
Sights in Aire-sur-l’Ardour from today. Didn’t take any photos yesterday. We elected to have a quiet meal in our room. Found a boucherie open (for some reason most restaurants etc are closed here on Wednesday. France – where businesses make their own rules. C’est bon.)
The Sainte Quitterie (b. 4thC) cathedral is beautiful. She, of course, was matyred for not renouncing the faith.
Pretty easy walking today, after a steep climb out of town. Then down by the River Ardour, which is dammed. Fishing ok, but not bathing.
Walking today, aside from being fairly level, and along quite a bit of pavement, was really comfortable temp-wise. A sweet cooling breeze, sometimes with a bit of iciness to it. Another reason to be grateful to be here – and not in NM. Right now, anyway.
Our place tonight is a dream. It’s the kind of place you might see in a travel magazine and wish to go to.
We have decided to ship our packs for the remainder of the trip. What a relief I felt with that decision made. It was difficult. I wanted to believe I could carry my pack some more. Reality bites. The foot bone connected to the ankle bone, the ankle bone, connected to leg bone… 🦵 😅
Good night!
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