17 miles walked today, bringing our overall total to 260 miles.
Today’s walk started with a brisk wake up; a nearly vertical climb up out of Cahors. With the heart properly pumping, we stopped to enjoy the view. 
Once back in the hiking mode, we noticed something we hadn’t seen in about a week … other Pelerins!
Pushing on, we hit 12 miles before stopping for lunch. Our typical procedure is to buy a baguette, some cheese, and some lunch type meat in a town and carry that until we find a suitable place and time for lunch. Today it was a small tree about 20 yards off the trail that gave us our picnic locale. 
Satisfied, but a bit sleepy (we really need to figure out how to take a trail nap …), we pushed on for our final 5 miles, passing field after field of sunflowers.
We have now arrived at a small B&B way out in the country. Tonight’s dinner will be farm house style, with 9 Pelerins, and the table language will be French. We’ll do our best!🤔
We miss you all …
Well, that doesn’t sound like my kind of walk! I noticed you replied to my last comment at 4:30 AM your time. You must really have gotten up early to get started! 12 miles by lunch would be my 12 miles for the day! LOL sounds like you’re still enjoying it and pacing yourself a whole lot differently than in previous Caminos. Kudos to both of you. I’m sure it also has a lot to do with Diane’s planning! Love you both
Hi Willow! Yes, we are having fun and (for the most part) taking it easier. Today was our 20th day of walking, so with 260 miles completed, we’re averaging 13 miles a day … well down from prior Caminos. And that’s okay. Regarding the time stamp: I should leave you thinking that we’re hiking studs that get up at 4:30am, but the truth is, I responded at 1:30 PM, here, … which would have been 4:30 am, your time. Bon Nuit.
Here I thought I had the time zones all figured out! Oh, well.
How many more days are left on your Camino schedule? It seems like you’ve made pretty substantial progress so far. PS, happy Labor Day.
We have 3 more weeks of walking (around 250 miles), then a few recovery/”tourist” days in Madrid. Well be home in just under a month.
I’m glad Micah asked the question! I was curious as well.
Enquiring minds need to know! Hope you’re able to get some training miles in. We love you