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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

Open Palm or closed fist? Some people have different attitudes to life.
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Open Palm or closed fist? Some people have different attitudes to life.

Open palm or closed fist? Some people have different attitudes to life.

Listened to an amazing guest speaker yesterday – Heather J. Mackenzie, from Denver Colarado.

An open palm is all about being ready to receive new ideas, new possibilities, meet new people.

This was her main message. Heather is a very inspirational speaker – from adversity comes opportunity and Heather wants to spread the word and help other people reach their potential.

Some of the outcomes of this talk were not only the insight and experience of Heather, it was also meeting the other amazing women in the audience. For example – Black Diamonds - 2 ladies empowering indigenous women and teenagers to be the best they can be.

Another lady who is the first Plus size clothes designer to be invited to the Paris Fashion show.

A photographer who does strong vibrant photoshoots of women to remind them that they can get through adversity because they are strong and vibrant.

The day was an elevation and a celebration of the amazing things that happen when you live life with an open palm.

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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.  

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    Helen Wheels French Camino walk Sept 2019 starting Le Puy-en-Velay, 

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    Paris Gare de Lyon to Le Puy en Velay by train.

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    Gare de Lyon to Le Puy-en-Velay to Sauges on first three days of trekking on the French Camino.

    Day 4 to 6 from Aumont-Aubrac to Nasbinals.

    From Golinhac to Conques to Decazeville

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