Day 22- AuvillarToday was a relatively easy day, only 21km, most of which was flat. Flat because we followed a canal which runs alongside the Garonne River for most of the time. We passed several locks on the canal, observed 3 craft which seemed to be moored on a long term basis. Only one modern boat was actually using the canal.
The tow path along the canal was lined with huge trees, the bark and trunks looked very like our angophora trees. However, the leaf structure was very much deciduous, There was confetti strewn regularly on the ground, so it appears this must be the choice spot for bridal photography around here. A very good spot too. Last night at dinner we met two Germans of slightly younger vintage, one of whom spoke perfect English, the other extremely good English. The perfect speaker turned out to be an English language teacher in Germany, while the other was a cardiologist. They have done the Camino more than once and inquired into our motives for the journey. It turned out we were of one mind on that issue. With extra wine brought by the management to the table we never went to bed until rather late. We introduced them to Craic (Irish for great fun). Norbert, the teacher didn’t have the full vocabulary so we introduced him to some new concepts including Australian bunyips. He believed, until Dr Google informed him he was being had. He thought he had me when he asked what was significant about Easter Monday and I told him the road to Emmaus, he was surprised I should know. It seems it is especially significant in Catholic parts of Germany. The weather continues to be kind to us, surely it cannot hold up for much longer. Enda managed a little better today with her leg, we do take many stops to give it a rest. Amongst the Europeans we speak to, the French Presidential Elections are of great concern. They see a victory by the far right as an end to the unified nations and a restart of the Balkanization of Europe. With non-compulsory voting in France and traditional candidates who fail the pub test, any outcome (extreme left or right) is possible. Please keep praying with us for those on our prayer list and should you wish to add any names or special intentions please email me on [email protected] Thanks to all who have sent messages of support either by email or on facebook, it gives us great support to know we are not forgotten at the opposite side of our world.
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