Day 34-36 Pilgrim Twin

Iannick from Montreal has stolen my look! We discovered we’re not only style twins but we both battle allergies. He and I had an excellent lunch at the end of the trail and were joined by Gwen and Clare. It’s been a social couple of days.

I started Monday by meeting delightful Harmony from Normandy. She outpaced me so would holler warnings of upcoming obstacles.

Tuesday I met Gwen and Clare at 6am to get an early start on a 17 mile day. The mud returned and I slipped and sat in it. (Not really a fall, more of a slide.) Gwen and Clare are strong hikers with positive responses to challenging moments. Perfect companions for an epic day.

Today is a rest day after 12 days straight of hiking. Laundry and relaxation are all I have scheduled.

Love from France! 🇫🇷🥾🥖☔️🌞🦋❤️

Susan

*I found this history of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage that is a fun read. I feel honored to be part of this ancient tradition:

https://www.pygmy-elephant.com/blog/the-history-of-the-camino-de-santiago#:~:text=The%20verified%20history%20of%20the,and%20two%20of%20his%20disciples.

Clare is making this pilgrimage to raise funds for ROS1 lung cancer research. Here is a link to her website:

https://www.spotfund.com/story/0368982f-8768-4d0b-867c-ef7db284f98f