Via Francigena 2024/2025 Days 16-19: Tergnier to Reims

Today was a long day, so there are many pics.

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Via Francigena 2024/2025 Days 11-15: Arras to Tergnier

I’m back!

The doctor advised me to stay off my sore foot for 5 to 7 days. Since I had walked into Arras on 1 May, my goal was to walk out of Arras on 8 May. The swelling in my left foot had decreased significantly since last week. Though it was still somewhat red and tender, standing still or walking slowly through museums over the past two days hadn’t caused any pain. I felt ready for a real test.

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Via Francigena 2024/2025 Days 7-10: Thérouanne to Arras

Where is everybody?

France is so quiet and empty – at least, the part I’ve passed through so far.

And with so many silent reminders to the fallen of World War I along the way, it’s extremely somber.

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