Day 4 (Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole à Peyre en Aubrac - 18 km)
After a leisurely breakfast with fresh cow milk for our coffee and cereal, we departed the farm under a sun trying to burn through the the cool mist. The weather today was once again near perfect - mid 20s with a light breeze. The path was a mixture of back road asphalt, 'goat' paths, dirt roads, and farm paths through forests, fields and small villages. Although the distance was only about 18 km, there were a few narrow, rocky climbs and at least one long, strenuous climb with no cover from the sun.
The leapfrogging continues. We ran into Inge from Belgium, the father/son team I mentioned in an earlier post (Benoit and Thomas), Will from England,, and Olivia (in the evening). We love this aspect of the walk as we get to see our new Camino friends on a regular basis.
Our day ended early so we were able to wash off the stink, do some laundry, grab a very short nap, head downtown for a walkabout to grab essential supplies, conduct a recce to get food for tomorrow's travel, and get some internet business completed - all before supper!
Supper was once again, delicious. The regional specialty is aligot, a mashed potato dish that is combined with cheese and garlic to produce a stretchy product that tastes wonderful. Accompanied by salad, beef, vegetables, a pear tart and of course wine, we were quite satisfied. We sat with Inge, our new Camino sister Angelina, and Will who provided after dinner entertainment. This is Angelina's first day as she continues her Camino in stages. We will be seeing her for the next nine days before she has to return to work.
Our Camino family continues to grow and to bond. This is one of the most important aspects of being a Pilgrim - sharing with your ‘family.’
