Day One to Santiago!

Today we start our journey to Spain.

We have had one day to pack and then downsize our baggage as the allowance was enforced by our chauffeur, Monsieur Honey!

Let's hope we haven't forgotten anything ... especially our broken in walking shoes and our special socks.

We have two nights planned for Burgos, Spain to break up the travel time.

My walk with Madame M. on part of the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella begins on Wednesday.

Our support crew ... Monsieur Honey and Monsieur Guy will be available by cell phone with the "Chase car" if we need them ... (We are confident that won't be necessary). 

Stay tuned ...

Le Chemin (Uzés)

What a gorgeous day with bright sunshine and blue skies perfect for a walk in Uześ´ countryside.

The "Camino" started out easy on a light gravel path but quickly became very stony actually like huge rocks and narrow straits high above the water and then flat again as we came down walking alongside the river.

A good workout surrounded by beautiful scenery!

               

We rewarded ourselves with a delicious leisurely lunch at a café in the square.

A melon salad ... The sweetest, juiciest melons ... Lettuce, Proscuitto, tomatoes, apricots ... 

And of course something more sweet ... dessert and having Monsieur Honey's company on the walk.

Medieval Garden

Yesterday (Tuesday) we visited the "Jardin Médiéval" described as "a rich heritage to discover"...

In the 11th Century there were two castles in Uzés ... the Bermond and the Raynon Castles named after the two lords of Uzés.

The Bermond castle is now called the "Duchy". 

The Medieval Garden created in 1995 is scattered throughout the Raynon Castle grounds, and was inspired by the walled gardens of the end of the Middle Ages.

Beautifully laid out gardens representing the four seasons.

The property and gardens are looked after /operated by the IN SITU association.

Exhibitions are also hosted in the various rooms of the buildings ... While we were there, a pottery and sculpture exhibit was on display.

                      

What a wonderful setting for these gardens...