Monks, Farmers and Barflies: Wisques to Amettes
We stayed at Abbaye Saint Paul for a night on either side of our Brussels trip. Père Hotellier was very warm and welcoming. He not ... Read More
Arras-Baupaume
This is a picture of Arras before it was demolished in the first world war. It was restored perfectly brick by brick with German war ... Read More
Baupaume -Peronne: Beautiful Eyes
It is amazing what a beer in the sun can do to ones spirit. The via Francigena may have lucked out. I arrived in Peronne ... Read More
Thoughts on the Somme
Drawing by Otto Dix at Peronne MuseumRuth:Yesterday and today we have been in the heart of the Somme. It is hard to comprehend the scale ... Read More
Peronne -Saint Quentin: Departments in France
Ruth:Today started very well with a breakfast of quiche, coffee and pan au chocolate. I love French bakeries. The sky was overcast for the first ... Read More
Saint Quentin – Cessieres: Marathon Man
My marathon man is doing the full distance today. 46 kms without any missteps or deviations. I am in a small town about half way ... Read More
Via Fracigena Daily Notes on route
Work in Progress: I will continue to edit this page as we travel. Please forgive errors and omissions. 1. Canterbury to CalaisWe stayed in the ... Read More
Cessieres To Laon: Tous les Vaches
Ruth - After a long day yesterday, today we just had a short 10km up to the fortified city of Laon. It is wonderful to ... Read More
Laon to Corbeny: The Land of Kings
It was cool but sunny as I coasted down off the hilltop of Loan.Today was a beautiful day with rolling vistas and forests steeped in ... Read More
Corbeny to Reims: Not all Roads lead to Rome
Ruth: Not all roads lead to Rome as it turns out. I left Corbeny shortly after Gord and headed off confidently in what turned out ... Read More