Our Walk Along the Via Podiensis (GR 65)

The Shadow of Ancient Rome Chemins de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle Today was an exercise in trusting that things will work out. We began by making instant coffee using tap water in the plastic cups provided by the hotel, which was accompanied by a day-old baguette. Fortified if not encouraged by this modest breakfast we set out around 5:30 AM, just as it was beginning to get light and the moon was beginning to set over the fort. It was already very humid out, but the temperature was nice, and we were treated to a glorious sunrise. Sunrise on GR65 The beginning of our walk was again through fields, many of which were vineyards. We encountered several vineyard owners who were out spraying their crops.   Very early on we also crossed an old Roman bridge. One of the high points of the road walking portion of the hike was finding (and rescuing) a really cool-looking black and yellow salamander! Montreal-du-Gers Around 8:30 AM we reached the interesting-looking town ...