Twenty-four hours from now we will be over the Atlantic on our way to Reykjavik and then on to Paris and eventually, after three train rides, our starting point, Cahors. Our packs are ready, 14 pounds for Richard, with the carry-on pack and 12 pounds for me, with the checked pack. They feel mercifully light, since we have been training with 20 pound packs, to compensate for the lack of serious hills near the cottage.
At this point, all in in the hands of the gods. Since we have a day to rest, and sort out our finances, in Cahors, and do not start walking until Sunday, I plan to attend church Sunday morning and light a candle, asking the gods to smile on us. Our first day of walking is very short, about 8 km, so we have no need to get an early start. I think our time would be better spent in church.
How did you get your packs so light? What was in your checked pack? Sounds like you two are real pros at this!
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