An Abundance of Joy
We were finally warm and dry when we left Sauges the following morning. I would like to say we were … Continue reading An Abundance of Joy
Author: Tom and Nancy Stoeckel
Destination: Saugues
Today was destined to be a shorter day. I am unsure why we planned it like this, but I was … Continue reading Destination: Saugues
Montbonnet to Monstrol d’ Allier
For the past eleven years, I have engaged in a yearly walkabout. Even during the COVID years, I would take … Continue reading Montbonnet to Monstrol d’ Allier
LePuy to Montebonnet
We decided to leave Le Puy after the morning Mass at Puy-en-Velay Cathedral. We had heard there was a pilgrim … Continue reading LePuy to Montebonnet
The Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle on the Via Podiensis/GR65
Many people asked us why we had chosen this route for our walk this year. It would not be as … Continue reading The Chemin de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle on the Via Podiensis/GR65
Quelques Perles Francaises-Some French Pearls
At the recommendation of our dear friend and neighbor, Bernadette Garcia, we set out to explore two of her favorite … Continue reading Quelques Perles Francaises-Some French Pearls
Courseulles sur Mer, France
While in the Normandie region, we found ourselves in the quaint coastal village of Courseulles sur Mer. With its walkable … Continue reading Courseulles sur Mer, France
France, Nous Voila! Here we Come!
We were filled with anticipation as we began our journey! Our flight from San Francisco in the morning took us … Continue reading France, Nous Voila! Here we Come!
Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord
The early morning walk on my day of travel is one of my favorites. These moments of solitude are a … Continue reading Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord
Summertime, and the Living is Easy
The two-person swing caught my eye the moment I set foot on the small Island. It looked like a queen-sized … Continue reading Summertime, and the Living is Easy
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