Pilgrim’s Blog

Distance: 30.9 km – Elevation +130 m -150 m Weather: Overcast/rain. Temperature: High 18 degrees Today was going to be a long day if I was to be back on schedule after the detour to Saint Quentin and reach Tergnìer. I decided to make my way to Sèraucourt le Grand – my original destination for yesterday – and pick up the Lightfoot track. It had rained through the night and was still raining when I

Distance: 34.5 km – Elevation +340 m -300 m Weather: Sunny intervals. Temperature: High 18 degrees It was a  bright clear morning as I found my way through the back streets of Fargniers to find my way to the route that I would be taking today. A route that would take me through Beautor, Deuillet, Bertaucourt Epourdom, Missancourt, St Nicolas Aux Bois, and on to my destination of Suzy. I passed what I thought was a

Distance: 39.6 km – Elevation +380 m -390 m Weather: Suny intervals. Temperature: High 20 degrees I had a long day ahead of me, around 35 kilometres to reach Corbeny where I had arranged accommodation. So after a quick breakfast, I started out around 7.30 am. I was off route so I planned to cut across country to the south of Laon. It was good walking weather and most of the walking was off-road so I

Distance: 39.1 km – Elevation +220 m -220 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 24 degrees I had slept well and after a good breakfast I set out with the idea of reaching Reims by the end of the day. It was around 35 kilometres, despite the long walk yesterday I was feeling good. I was in no hurry, I wanted to enjoy the day, knowing that I was approaching the Champagne region. It was a beautiful

Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 22 degrees It was Saturday morning and I had a free day ahead of me, a real chance to relax and explore Reims. I  joined Steve for breakfast and after we said our farewells as he was moving on and it was unlikely we would meet again on this pilgrimage. He asked if he could make a small video of me explaining my reasons for walking the Via Francigena, for a vlog