Day 12: Le Soulié to Conques

Day: 12, Miles Today: 9.42, Miles To Date: 119.84

Videos from last night

Now that I have a better WiFi connection, I have to share 2 videos from dinner last night. After dessert, Magali from France played a guitar from the Gite and just happened to pick a favorite song of mine. She led us all in a lovely version of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here”.


Afterwards, Mr Pak sang a Korean song all about dreams. He performed with such power and emotion. I wish I could share the whole song, but here is a glimpse of his performance. 



Walking to Conques today

Church of Saint-Peter in Espeyrac. Originally built in the 15th century and reconstructed in the 19th century. 




Lunch with my friends Lorena from Peru and Dorian from Italy. 


The Abbey church in Conques.
 




Buen Camino. 

Comments

  1. MFBApril 12, 2025 at 3:22 PM

    ❤️

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  2. Jeannie PriceApril 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM

    Michael I am just catching up on your trip! It looks like an amazing experience I love that you are making friends along the way. That part of France is really beautiful ! How are the feet holding up ?

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  3. AnonymousApril 13, 2025 at 7:18 AM

    Stay strong! In faith and foot!

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  4. AnonymousApril 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM

    Your journey reminds me of Ken Follett’s Pillars of the Earth. I’m enjoying the pictures very much. M

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  5. AnonymousApril 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM

    Have a blessed Palm Sunday. I hope you find or found the perfect spot to go to mass. -greg

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  6. PaulApril 13, 2025 at 8:42 AM

    Beard is getting full:)

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  7. Jeff P.April 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM

    Buen Camino Happy Palm Sunday

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  8. Ben RichardsApril 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM

    That’s wonderful! Happy Palm Sunday.

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  9. AnonymousApril 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM

    Howdy Pilgrim! Buen Camino.

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  10. Paul TomasoApril 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM

    Sorry, that was me!

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  11. JanApril 13, 2025 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful pics!! Blessed Palm Sunday!

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