This is not a food blog

but… my breakfast this morning needs a mention. It was delicious. Le prosciutto, le fromage, le pain and Le cafe. C’est délicieux. The best breakfast I have had so far. Often when I’m walking, I think of Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit. At the start of his journey he lamented the lack of his second breakfast. Poor Bilbo. In tribute to Bilbo I have been enjoying second breakfast each day. After all, Lucas said I need the carbs. I enjoy une Pain au Raisin, or un Pain Chocolat at my mid morning rest stop. C’est bon, it helps me keep going until lunch.

Back to the trail…

Today I enjoyed my last day in the Aubrac Region. My guide book recommended a 35km stage today. I decided to split that in half. I am so glad I did. It allowed me to enjoy the Aubrac region at a steady pace. It is so lovely I am worried that the remainder of my journey through France may be boring in comparison. Let’s see. The shorter distance allowed me soak up the beauty that I may never see again. There are so many shades of green here, they continue to be broken with the flowers of spring. I walked through forests and saw grand valleys. In Aubrac I was waking at around 1200m. From here, my walk through France will be literally all downhill until I cross the Pyrenees into Spain.

Tonight I rest in Saint Chelay d’Aubrac. Tomorrow I have another short stage by Camino standards. I am feeling happy and content and adjusting to the rhythms of my Camino. I am looking forward to my adventures. Unlike Bilbo, I won’t be robbing a Dragon, but I’m sure there are many exciting things to come.