DAY TWENTYSIX
LA COQUILLE – SORGES
An ancient path
a frog jumps in
the splash of water
Basho
Since Châlus, I was in the region of Périgord, a district divided into four areas, each
identified with the four colors white, black, red and green. The part I was walking
through was the Périgord verd (green) because of its abundant vegetation.
For lunch I stopped in Thivier. Jean-Paul-Sartre lived in this town until he was six
years old. He had only bad memories about this place. He described his experience
in his book “Les Mots” (the words).
Thivier seen from the place I had lunch
In Thivier, I had to make a decision – either choose the shorter route to Sorges on
the Road Napoleon, a straight road Napoleon ordered to be built for the military, or
walk the traditional route, which is longer and nicer. I decided to walk the traditional
way. Although I was exhausted at the end of the day – having walked 21 miles – I did
not regret it.
Quiet forest roads
Meadows with poppies
Fields of sunflowers
Vinyards
When I arrived at the refuge in Sorges, Eddy and Rohan were already there. They
took the Route Napoleon. Anna-Marie, a volunteer from Paris, managed the refuge.
She cooked a delicious meal for us. The Andalusian Paella was especially delicious.
Anna-Marie in the kitchen of the refuge with Rohan and Eddy
Andalusian Paella, a rice dish
The church was also a special treat. Modern light installations and excellent
renovation techniques made it to a very special place
Church of Sorges
Interior of the church in Sorges
– Text and photos contributed by Garyo –