June 11 – the day before starting
The trip to Saint-Jean Pied-de-Port was wonderful. I walked around in the village and felt free. Continue reading
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June 12 – to Roncesvalles
A tough day. It went up, mostly. But so beautiful. I met Livio and his son in Roncesvalles. Continue reading
To Sierck-les-Bains
Up and down. Fine way. I was caught up by a young German walking to Santiago. We walked together for a while. I arrived in France without knowing it. Suddenly, the signs were in French. It started to rain just before Sierck. Had to wait nearly two hours before I… Continue reading
To Thionville
Easy Stage. Flat 
After some kilometers I realized I had forgotten my water bottles. When I took a break one hour later, I was caught up by a couple I had met at the campsite the night before. They had found the bottle and decided that they would brought… Continue reading
To Metz
It was some party outside the campsite. The orchestra played to midnight. Tired when I woke up. Difficult stage, although it was flat. Tired when I came to Metz. Luckily there was a little restaurant at the campsite. Bought a beer to drink later, but I could not, I poured… Continue reading
To Pont-à-Mousson
Woke up and felt well. Started at 7:15. Nice weather and nice to walk along Mosell and the channel. I stayed at a shabby hotel in Pont. No rain today.
To Liverdun
They could not cook coffee at the hotel. It soon began to rain, but only in the morning. It was pretty easy to walk today. I met a couple from Hamburg on their way to Santiago. They had good rain ponchos. Must buy one when I am in Germany. Liverdun… Continue reading
To Villey le Sec
Waited that the tent should dried a little and started to walk at 9. It started to rain and it continued all day. A woman came out with a cup of coffee in a village there I stopped under a bus shelter to get dry. Kind. I had a break… Continue reading
To Domrémy-la-Pucelle
Started to walk at 7:30. Rain. The morning was ok. Had lunch shortly after Blénod. It had stopped raining. Then it started to go wrong. Red the map carelessly and took the wrong path. I had to walk back. One hour lost. Later, after Vannes le Chatel, I could choose… Continue reading
To Thonnance-les-Moulins
Fog when I woke up. The tent was wet. Well, as usual. Not a shop or cafe along my way. It’s like a desert here. Come to a luxury camping. € 16 for the night. Just when I stopped for lunch, my right leg began to hurt. Shin splints. I’ve… Continue reading