First Day - ex Le Puy en Velay, 24 Km on at Saint-Privat-d'Allier

We left very early from our gite in Le Puy leaving the place in chaos. The other occupants went different ways so I think we got away with it. Le Puy

was a fascinating place. The good restaurants do lentils in a variety of ways. Regional food is cooked

to the highest standard  at very reasonable prices. The local wine was great.

we were able to do a stage walk today which was to Saint P d A. 24 k. we have recovered pretty well.

we will have dinner at the local hotel. maybe not because the owner has just now told me it is not now

possible. We bought bread for breakfast at La Roche after we had met Rose - she is from Barcelona and doing our walk alone in 30 days, while we plan 42! 

Needless to say she politely moved on after our bread and disappeared out of sight. As the day wore on about 6 groups passed us as we slowed!!

  Tim.