No more weird encounters over the next couple of days - just lots of miles. The afternoons are quite hot which makes walking tough. I had trouble with my hip one day - quite painful - almost thought I would have to stop and take a break but when we rested I stretched and that seemed to help. Did a big stretch that night and haven't had any trouble since - touch wood. It was sad the day that I left Sandrine and her mother - they were taking a variation on the route and I was continuing on the traditional path. That day I had to walk 6 km more than I planned as the village I had planned to stop had no accommodation available. It turned out great though - found a place with a Mongolian tent. The woman who owned the property was very cool. She had just finished building her home in May and there were several things that reminded me of Jean-Luc - little details in the house - pebbles that she had collected and had imbedded into the walls - like we did with the floor; concrete floor; etc.
The days roll along as the miles pass under my feet. I meet up with people that I have meet before and meet new people. My french might be improving a bit as I can now make a reservation on the phone. Last night I stayed in a convent - a unique experience with a great meal. And today I arrived in Cahors. I hadn't booked anything in advance but wasn't worried as it is a larger town. I checked out the Auberge Jeunesse (youth hostel) but didn't get a good feeling so I wandered down to another place but he was full. He phoned his friend and she could take me so off I went. What a great find - in the old city, very funky, very clean and a very neat woman. I don't always take the evening meal as sometimes it's not very good for the price but I think tonight will be fun. So far; when it comes to trusting my instincts when finding a place to stay I haven't been disappointed.
For Cheryl and Jeff who are tracking my route by internet - I went from Conques - Decansville - Figeac - Sembrut (just before Carjac) - Limogne - Valyets - Cahors
I think of you all - cause I have a lot of time to think!!!
A bientot!