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  • 539. Deviating from the Trail Deviation with Encouragement

    Today is the hardest day since the rainy days in northern France. According to Sandy Browns VF guidebook, about 24 kilometers with 700 meters ascent and 300 descent, he labels… Read more

  • 538. Joan of Arc

    Every nation state, and probably all religious or ethnic communities (think of the Armenians and Uyghurs), have foundational figures. Stories told, paintings painted, statues and busts sculpted. These are ubiquitous;… Read more

  • 537. French People and Scenes

    Within a few days, I’ll be leaving France. I want to post some of the individuals and scenes that I’ll remember. The French love being outdoors, whether in the woods… Read more

  • 536. Recognizing Famous French People

    Each country recognizes famous individuals.  Greece and Rome had their statues. The Mediterranean region, along with museums around the world, testify to their prolific production. In fact, when I studied… Read more

  • 535. Walking Alongside a Buddha

    “Butterfly, Its’ late, We’ve miles to go with each other.” Basho “Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.” Thich Nhat Hahn Many of the best experiences of… Read more

  • 534. Schedule: Four More Nights in France and then Switzerland

    Only Four more nights in France. Hard for me to believe! It is amazing where one step at a time will take one. Tonight I’m in Ornans. A small river… Read more

  • 533. Memorial Day in France: Remembering the Others

    The Commonwealth Commission on War Graves cares for numerous sites. The Thiepval Memorial remembers over 72,000 soldiers who died, but whose graves are unknown. During the first day of the… Read more

  • 532. Memorial Day in France

    Since it is Memorial Day, I want to look back at some of the French memorials that I’ve seen. However, I want to preface my comments about a remembrance tendency.… Read more

  • 531. Being Blessed: At Strasbourg on Pentecost Sunday

    Sunday in Strasbourg. Pentecost Sunday in Strasbourg. I’m off to the Cathedral for the 9:30 AM Mass. The Cathedral is a skyscraper amidst three or four story buildings. With the… Read more

  • 530. Patience

    Patience emerges as a trait worth valuing. “Patience Grasshopper.” I’m not going to get to my night’s lodging quickly. I realize that, at my pace, I’ll be there in four… Read more

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