Today started with market day in Almand-Albrac. The produce was exceptional. I would have loved to buy the asparagus to cook. I had to settle for apples and oranges for trail snacks instead. Today’s stage would lead me through the Albrac region, I was told to expect one of the most scenic days of my time in France. It delivered.
Today was one of two stages with the possibility for year round snow. Luckily there wasn’t any snow but there was rain. There was also spring in all its glory. When the rain started many of my fellow pilgrims got their rain gear out. I resisted for some time. The rain was a light mist, nothing compared to a Sydney storm. Eventually I pulled out my poncho.
The mist fell, but it still felt like spring. There were flowers on either side of me throughout the walk. Yellow, white, purple and pink were scattered through the green. Birds were singing, happy cows were mooing. It was delightful. I was constantly aware that I would likely never walk this path again and I wanted to remember it.
The rain did kick in after my lunch break. With 3.2km to go I stopped and I was getting tired. Magically, my new friends from Montreal, Karina and Annie appeared. We met on the path to Saint Albain and have been meeting at regular intervals ever since. We were all resting in Nasibals tonight and they suggested we walk the remaining distance together and enjoy a wine before going to our accommodation. The last few kilometres is always tough. Karina and Annie were my Peloton for the remaining kilometres. Their momentum carried me. When we arrived in Nadibals we enjoyed some Rose together before heading to our rooms. It was my favourite afternoon of the Camino so far.
Tash on The Way 
I am walking this path with you, with your beautiful story-telling and photos 💙
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