We had a difficult couple of days. Got lost having been sent off down the wrong side of the river. Ran down the phone battery looking at maps to create an alternate route, and ended up doing an extra 15 miles or so to get back to the river without walking along any major roads. … Continue Reading ››

Yesterday was, glorious, just like summer. We had a lovely day walking along the old railway path & really peaceful.Made some new friendsWe found a lovely spot to campClimbing the hill in Mayenne in search of coffee almost killed us both though, I don't know why but when the … Continue Reading ››

After passport (Syd's ) hassles, can't be fixed here so having to get a new one sent out, we start walking again tomorrow.This is our approximate route   through France.  Subject to some variation here and there.  I'm aiming to pick up the grande randonnee 36 around Saumur and cross the pyrenees into  Spain on the Mediterranean side.Le Horps  Mayenne  Leval  Angers Saumur  Thouars  Parthenay  Angoulême Périgueux ( … Continue Reading ››

Syd & I are enjoying our break in France. We have a vets appointment on Monday to sort out the problems with his Pet Passport before we continue. Due to the date he was microchipped having been completed as ' prior to vaccination' I was advised at Portsmouth by the customs official (who had to … Continue Reading ››

On our way to the next stage of our journey. We are waiting to board the ferry at Portsmouth.  Bound for Caen, from there we go to my friends home in Le Horps, we will start walking again from there after the weekend. I've bought a big map … Continue Reading ››

Yesterday was another tough day, but the scenery was lovely, very tame. Or should I say 'cultivated', compared to some of the countryside we have come through, & almost all off road which was nice. Lots off off lead for Syd too, which went down nicely. A late finish, but a huge thank you to … Continue Reading ››

A very tough days walking, but a very varied vista, and some lovely things to see

Yesterday was a lovely day. We spent a lovely night with Kate & her family, & her gorgeous labs, we met the delightful Macey, Kate's latest foster dog- someone will be very privileged to adopt her. Thank you guys.Soon we shall set off again down the canal towards Salisbury.A few random pictures from todayContinue Reading ››

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I guess it's goodbye Wales, & hello England! We have crossed the bridge & are  having our breakfast break in the sun. Here are some pictures from on the way acrossSyd & I are musing.over our first Impressions of England, sadly we had to agree, not very friendly. No 'good morning's, no cheery 'hello', smiles … Continue Reading ››