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

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Helen Dugdale / Wednesday, 1 April 2020

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Free On-line Psychotherapy and Counselling Consultations

In these uncertain times, with lots of upheavals – some people may be feeling overwhelmed and more anxious. I am offering free consultations via Skype or video conferencing, while we are all in social distancing mode. Even though face-to-face counselling is better, I would still like to offer my services to help alleviate people’s fears and anxieties, before it becomes a major health issue.

It may be tempting for a therapist to tell you what you should be doing. It is more important for you to come up with your own coping strategies.

This is where I can help with brain-coaching – I can guide you to figure out what actions and thoughts that you could turn into your new thinking patterns, and that will suit you and your personal situation.

I am not a medical expert so do not have all the answers to deal with Covid19 and isolation, what I can do is help you with your emotional coping strategies.

So – rather than sit home and flick through Facebook, do housework and gardening (you can only do so much weeding), I want to be of some use to society and share my training and experience, put it to good use.

You can bring some enjoyment back into your life, despite these stressful times. No matter how bad things get, there is always someone you can talk to. Plan some goals for when the situation changes. We all need a goal or something to look forward to. And Remember “A goal without a plan is just a wish”. In other words – you need to be pro-active.

Ring me on 0417064507, or message me on FB @australianbraincoaching

I look forward to hearing from you for a chat or to make an appointment.

“The reason I am offering my services for free is that I want to volunteer in the community and this is the only way I can do that. Sharing my skills to those who are going through a difficult time.”

Keep you and yours safe,

Sincerely,

Helen Dugdale

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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