Day 11: Estaing to Le Soulié

 Day: 11, Miles Today: 9.02, Miles To Date: 110.42

Hard day walking

Not much to share today. Mostly a hard day walking. Lots of quiet time to think. I’ll share the fruits of that thinking time tomorrow. 

I did pass a small stone barn on a very steep trail. Next to it was a small stone house. I marvel at the perseverance needed to haul all these stones up and down the hill to build these structures centuries ago. And there is a beauty in the stone’s fortitude to continue standing over the centuries. 



I would share 2 lovely videos of the pilgrims singing around the dinner table, but the WiFi here is too slow to upload videos. I’ll try to share tomorrow. 

Buen Camino.






Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM

    I wonder what the person looks like who sits in the chair out front. - greg.

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  2. Lis ZApril 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM

    Be strong and courageous. The Lord is with you.

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  3. Ben RichardsApril 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM

    Thank you for sharing. You are making great progress. We continue to pray for you.

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  4. PaulApril 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM

    Enjoy Palm Sunday

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  5. AnonymousApril 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM

    Jan

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    1. JanApril 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM

      Oops hit wrong part on screen before commenting. Stone work - hard work! Looking forward to seeing where you attend Palm Sunday Mass. Blessings!

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  6. GailApril 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM

    Michael, we think of and pray for you often. It is fascinating to read about your daily journey. Sending best wishes and prayers for your continued health!

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