The French Camino has tested our footing for a good part of the 300 or so miles so far. It seems the steeper the descent, the rockier it gets. Sue’s photo from today shows our path, which was nowhere near as steep and rocky as some sections, but one misstep could still have been an ankle buster. It is all part of the adventure!
Our rest day in Cahors offered a pause for reflection about the path that is guiding us across France. For many we have met, the 500-mile French Camino is their Christian pilgrimage that has its roots all the way back in the 10th Century.
The Cahors Cathedral is a majestic reminder of the religious significance of the walk to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, where the disciple St. James is believed to be entombed. We have visited countless churches as we near the halfway mark of the French section; the Cahors building is one of the most impressive.
As I have walked this trail, my mind has wandered in many directions. Today, in Cahors, as Sue and I strolled the streets of this historic city, I was reminded that I walk where thousands and thousands have walked before me.
Sue will soon have more photos from Cahors on our website, carryoncouple.com.
Books and my backpack 