Trekking Poles vs. Pilgrim Staff : great story

[Joe and Lydia Banales]

I think of all the threads we've followed on this list, this one is the most
dear. We all became really attached to those walking sticks, didn't we. I hope
others will share their stories. Lydia

pieter pannevis wrote:

> Dear all, dear poncho Ginny,
> >From old the Aubrac region holds perils for the pilgrim. The Aubrac is part
> of the region which is called: the Marguerite and was and still is rather
> "wild". Well the wolves has disappeared now and so has the robbers (as one
> Belgium nobleman on horse experienced one day ad vowed when he was saved and
> eventually would reach Compostelle (and home again) he would erect a hospice
> there and assigned 6 knight, 6 monks, 6 sisters and another 6 to take care
> of the pilgrims and their safety. Still up till now, when there is a fog,
> the clocks of the chapel will ring to get the pilgrims in.
> I was there on a beautiful shining day and even I got lost - which is very
> remarkable for me, for it seems I've a GPS in my head, never get lost (well
> this has nothing to do with my dislike of walking, as you would say; if you
> do not walk, you cannot get lost!)
> However the scenery is magnificent, but the climbs are hard.
> For further info please mail me off-list (will be away till Monday morning)
>
> Take care all
>
> Pieter