Sigeric never had it so good. Food, different types of food. Traveling in 990 CE through Switzerland, he would have eaten porridge, heavy breads, apples, beans and peas. Probably no… Read more

Sometimes a God-placed bench is restorative. I have been surprised by the number of good benches! I desire more than a good dinner and a quiet, good night’s rest. I… Read more

Wayside Crosses. Physical Markers. If you look out a car or bus window, you see many of them. When you walk, you see every single one of them. Wayside crosses.… Read more

“Toto, we’re not in Kansas anymore.” So says Dorothy. “Folks, we’re not in France anymore.” So says Curt. I’m not walking far, maybe 3-4 miles. I enter the last French… Read more

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

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

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

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

“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

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