Pilgrim’s Blog
Distance: 34.4 km – Elevation +330 m -270 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 25 degrees Mrs Jean Baptiste had set out my breakfast for my choice of 8.00 am So I was well prepared for what was going to be a long day of near of close to 30 kilometres – I was in good spirits as I said goodbye to my host.This was a day I had been looking forward to because tonight I was
Distance: 25.7 km – Elevation +130 m -210 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 25 degrees I said goodbye to my hosts after a good nights sleep and a hearty breakfast Mr Jean de Franssu walked with me as looked back at the chateau shrouded in the morning mist. He put me on the right track and gave me a map marked with the route to Arras. They were wonderful hosts and the pilgrim accommodation is provided
Distance: 35.9 km – Elevation +230 m -140 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 27 degrees I left Maison Saint Vaast after my unusual stay and found my way out of the city using the Cicerone guide. City life is so different to life in rural communities – in the rural areas of France I am always greeted with bonjour and a smile but sadly not here in Arras – yesterday I received absolutely no reply when
Distance: 16.9 km – Elevation +90 m -190 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 25 degrees Madame Monique was lovely and greeted me with a warm smile as I entered for breakfast. She had seated me with two English speaking Dutch sisters, Alexa and Marion who were on their way to the Auvergne for a holiday with their children Robin and Julian. We had an interesting discussion about the difference between our respective languages, especially as regards
Distance: 35.0 km – Elevation +200 m -170 m Weather: Overcast/rain pm. Temperature: High 22 degrees After a good breakfast, I was away from the auberge where I had been staying by 7.30 am. My destination today was Seraucourt le Grand about 31 kilometres ahead. I had decided today to use the Lightfoot guide of the Canterbury to Besancon route. I had downloaded a kpl file of the route which I was using in conjunction