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From the heat in Toulouse to the fresh air in Victoria

From the heat in Toulouse to the fresh air in Victoria

by Ruth McDonald | Jun 29, 2026 | 2026 Pilgrimage in Southern France, Europe, France | 10 comments

catching the cooler morning air Ruth: On our last day in Toulouse the temperature rose to 39 degrees. It was not the feared 41 degrees that Gord had been warning me about, but still a worry, especially without air conditioning. The news reports claimed that it was the...
We are not quite finished yet: Le Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo

We are not quite finished yet: Le Canal des 2 Mers à Vélo

by Ruth McDonald | Jun 13, 2026 | 2026 Pilgrimage in Southern France, Europe, France | 2 comments

Bordeaux June 12, 2026 – tourist day in Bordeaux – Unforgettable Stay Heart of Bordeaux apartment  June 13, 2026 – Bordeaux to near La Sauve – 30 kms – Havre de Paix Chambre d’ Hôte Ruth: With several days before we need to be...
Camino Planning on the Voie de Piémont Pyrénéen

Camino Planning on the Voie de Piémont Pyrénéen

by Ruth McDonald | Jun 8, 2026 | 2026 Pilgrimage in Southern France, Europe, France | 2 comments

Alban our wonderful host got dressed up for our visit. Alban’s apple tart! Oloron-Sainte-Marie Saint Marie The Cathedral at Oloron Sainte Marie June 5, 2026 – Lourdes to near Bruges-Capbis-Mifaget – 31 kms – Maison du Bonheur Chambre d’Hôtes...

Up into the Pyrenees

by Ruth McDonald | May 30, 2026 | 2026 Pilgrimage in Southern France, Europe, France | 2 comments

In the larger of the two Cathedrals in Saint Lizier Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-la-Sède in Saint Lizier. A detail from a wall dedicated to the life of Saint James. May 26, 2026 – Mirepoix to Pamiers – 29 kms – La Parenthèse apartment  May 27, 2026...
Carcassonne

Carcassonne

by Ruth McDonald | May 23, 2026 | 2026 Pilgrimage in Southern France, Europe, France | 2 comments

May 20, 2026 – Capestang to Mailhac – 25 kms – Porte de Midi May 21, 2026 – Mailhac to Rieux-Minervois – 34 kms – Studio L’Obrador May 22, 2026 – Rieux-Minervois to Carcassonne – 29 kms – appartement cosy au...
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    • Europe
      • 2025 Poland
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      • 2019 Azores
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      • 2018 Romania and Bulgaria
      • 2016 Eurovelo 6 Atlantic to the Black Sea
      • 2010 Southern France and Spain
      • 2010 Morocco
    • Asia
      • 2025-26 Okinawa and the South-Western Islands
      • 2024 South East Asia
      • 2023-4 Taiwan
      • 2019 Japan Shikoku 88
      • 2019 Nepal
      • 2018 Gord’s Trip to Nepal
      • 2016 Thailand and Laos
      • 2013 Thailand on Bike
    • Various Caminos
      • 2024 Arles to Santiago
      • 2023 Camino: Budapest to Arles
      • 2022 Via de la Plata, Spain
      • 2015 Camino Portuguese and Beyond
      • 2014 Voie de Vezelay Camino
      • 2013 Via Francigena Part 2 Lausanne to Rome
      • 2012 Via Francigena Part 1 Canterbury to Lausanne
      • 2011 Camino Frances
      • 2010 Voie Le Puy Part 2
      • 2009 Voie Le Puy Part 1
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      • 2021 British Columbia Bike Trip
      • 2017 Gord on the Appalachian Trail
      • 2017 Eastern Canada Bike Trip
      • Valdes
      • Vancouver Island
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