Ce n'est pas parce que les choses sont difficiles que nous n'osons pas, c'est parce que nous n'osons pas qu'elles sont difficiles
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The difficulties of the Way can be overcome, provided you are flexible. Not one but two of the pilgrim accommodations we had booked turned out to be unable to accommodate us, so we retraced our steps by bus and stayed in a budget hotel near Toulouse last night. The buses don't run on Sundays, so we took the train for a few stops this morning to get back on the trail at the closest possible point to where we left off last night.
Upon arriving in L'Isle-Jourdain we bought picnic supplies before setting off along the trail; surprisingly, several of the local shops were open on Sunday!
Today we walked through woods and wheat fields, over rolling hills and streams, and through the picturesque village of Montferran-Savès. We are in the heart of Gascogne, land of foie-gras and armagnac.
Today's destination was Gîte le Grangé, just outside Giscaro. One of the best places we've stayed so far! Cute dormitories with linens provided, a communal living room with a fireplace and a massaging armchair, dinner cooked by the owners. We shared our evening meal with Enrico, who set out from Padua on March 11, and two German walkers, Marius and Peter.
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| That cosy feeling of knowing that a warm shower, a good meal and a comfy bed await you, only 1.8 km away! |
Today's destination was Gîte le Grangé, just outside Giscaro. One of the best places we've stayed so far! Cute dormitories with linens provided, a communal living room with a fireplace and a massaging armchair, dinner cooked by the owners. We shared our evening meal with Enrico, who set out from Padua on March 11, and two German walkers, Marius and Peter.
L'Isle-Jourdain - Giscaro 17 km
Loved this place, too! A perfect gite!
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