Chemín de Puy - Finally Here!

[Michael-FL]

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m back on the Camino again, after waiting several years. I lost my dear wife Cathy in early 2020, after caring for her for eight years. I had planned to walk the Camino in her memory in 2020, but as we all know, Covid happened.
But here I am now, Day 11 in Varaire, in the Occitanie Region of France, on a very long trek all the way to Santiago, Finisterre and Muxia.
So, I’m walking this pilgrimage in memory of Cathy and carrying the prayer intentions of many people I promised to pray for at every church, chapel or roadside shrine along the Way.
Some stretches of the Chemín/GR65 are really tough. I just hope my feet hold out. Right now, my right little toe is hamburger.
But even with the little discomforts and the occasional loneliness of traveling solo as I am, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything - walking 1,026 miles from Le Puy-en-Velay to Muxia. I’ve met some wonderful people and gained new insights. Most importantly, it’s also given me time to be alone with God, spending time in discernment, figuring what the next chapter might look like.
So tomorrow, I get up early and do it all over again, heading 20 miles for Cahors, attending the Pilgrim Mass tomorrow night and taking a two day rest there. Before I know it, I’ll be shuffling into St Jean Pied-de-Port on or about 8 October for Part II of this journey. Say a little prayer for me. -Mike

 

[lovingkindness]

Bon courage pèlerin!

 

[CTLawGal]

Buen Camino! I have been sitting at my computer this morning to begin planning for my Le Puy in Spring 2025 when I saw your post. Will be thinking of you. Take care of that little toe!

 

[thepacman]

Buen Camino/Bon Chemin @Michael-FL. I wish you safe travels in all respects. We (me and three others) will set out from Le Puy next Wednesday (25th Sept), and you will be well ahead of us so our paths won't cross, Indeed I hope not to see your toe ...

 

[KFH]

It’s been a long time coming, but I’m back on the Camino again, after waiting several years. I lost my dear wife Cathy in early 2020, after caring for her for eight years. I had planned to walk the Camino in her memory in 2020, but as we all know, Covid happened.
But here I am now, Day 11 in Varaire, in the Occitanie Region of France, on a very long trek all the way to Santiago, Finisterre and Muxia.
So, I’m walking this pilgrimage in memory of Cathy and carrying the prayer intentions of many people I promised to pray for at every church, chapel or roadside shrine along the Way.
Some stretches of the Chemín/GR65 are really tough. I just hope my feet hold out. Right now, my right little toe is hamburger.
But even with the little discomforts and the occasional loneliness of traveling solo as I am, I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything - walking 1,026 miles from Le Puy-en-Velay to Muxia. I’ve met some wonderful people and gained new insights. Most importantly, it’s also given me time to be alone with God, spending time in discernment, figuring what the next chapter might look like.
So tomorrow, I get up early and do it all over again, heading 20 miles for Cahors, attending the Pilgrim Mass tomorrow night and taking a two day rest there. Before I know it, I’ll be shuffling into St Jean Pied-de-Port on or about 8 October for Part II of this journey. Say a little prayer for me. -MikeView attachment 177891

Prayers for you, brother.