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

kates Schwager / Friday, 6 January 2023

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Insomnia, Psoriasis, Nocturia, Anxiety

#insomnia #urinatingduringnight #psoriasis #anxiety #braincoaching #relief

(Nocturia is the need to get up and urinate during the night)
(Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy scaly patches, and is known to become worse when stressed)
They are all connected!
Recently I had a client who had all of the above, and their life was very stressful, not only because of these issues but also because they had a busy job managing a business with 20 employees, dealing with clients, as well as trying to make a profit.
Thomas is in his late-30’s and trying to do the best he can for all concerned, and look after his own family.

His sleep was disrupted because he needed to get up to go to the toilet 5 or 6 times a night, and then would have trouble getting back to sleep. You can understand that he would be tired the next day and still have to perform as best as he could at work. He said his life was a long stressful event, and he was very anxious about everything. His psoriasis was bothering him too.
He assured me that the doctors have said that there was nothing physically or medically wrong with him in regard to his urinary tract or prostate.
It was just his bladder and his brain had gotten into the habit of feeling the need to be emptied every hour or so during the night. During our sessions, we worked on this issue, and he was encouraged to resist the urge for as long as he could so that eventually, his body would only feel the need to go once or twice.
We also worked on his anxiety. Having insomnia or interrupted sleep also does not help anxiety. In fact, it adds to it.
By the third Brain Coaching session, he was sleeping through the night, and he was more relaxed and productive at work. He also showed me how his psoriasis had almost disappeared. He said he had never felt so good!

Give brain Coaching a try if you have any of these symptoms. You will be so relieved.

#insomnia #urinatingduringnight #psoriasis #anxiety #braincoaching #relief

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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