The Le Puy Chemin is definitely worth walking- lots of magnificent scenery, lots of history and historic buildings, amazing architectural structures for the times. Interesting paths through forests, farms, towns and cities. Plus interesting people along the way. The first 2 weeks are very steep, lots of going up and coming down steep rocky paths. We heard from other more seasoned hikers that they felt that the first 14 days of this Camino was the toughest hike they had ever done. So be prepared! It seems that 20km/day is a reasonable pace considering the hills and rocks, plus you also want to have time to stop and enjoy the scenery along the way as well as when you get to each days destination.

Sometimes the book/maps/apps overestimate how long it takes to get from town to town, - be warned!
This part of France seems to close fir the season from 1st October, not many places for food or accommodation are open. You can still find something but your choices are limited. Plus there are a lot less people doing the walk, so it could be quite lonesome.

The weather is still good though- not too hot or too cold.
Nearly everyone on a camino takes away something from it. In my case - a realisation that everyone is different, we all have our idiosyncrancies, and we all have our good points - appreciate diversity! And concentrate on the good in people.

Overall- it was a beautiful and worthwhile hike, can thoroughly recommend it. If anyone would like more information about this walk - I am always up for a chat! Au revoir, A bientot.

Helen from Australian Brain Coaching

Helen Dugdale / Tuesday, 20 November 2018

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Calming the Anxious Mind

Ever felt that you are getting so worked up over things in your life, that you are going around in circles and can’t see a way out?

This downward spiral can lead to an anxious state, that’s when you need a circuit-breaker to get yourself out of that vicious cycle and calm your mind. Brain coaching is an excellent method for identifying the triggers (sometimes it’s not what you think it might be); resolving the issue, and then develop some strategies for you to be able to move forward and “calm your anxious mind”.

“Dear Helen,

Just wanted to let you know that I found the brain coaching sessions to be very calming. Especially after we identified what the actual triggers were for my anxious state.

My confidence and sense of self-value has improved, and the strategies to deal with life experiences, to implement my new thinking habits have helped enormously. Much better than falling back into my old ways of thinking.”

Dubbo Client

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Below shows the map of the area of France where you walk the French Camino. The blue line is the distance travelled from the starting point to the end. The redline shows Helen's progress across France walking between 19kms and 25kms a day. Staying at BnB's a long the way.

French Camino Walk Sept 2019