We are moving into the Jura mountains, with regular 300 m climbs and descents, walking along forest tracks in the shade of tall evergreens. While it is hot, the shade and cool breezes make for a pleasant stroll. We ran into Lois, our fellow traveler from Germany, who spent the night under the infinite stars, but needed to rest because his foot was bothering him. He is in his element so we are sure he will be ok. Even though we are in the middle of nowhere, we were able to land in a 4-star hotel with AC and a great restaurant, with one caveat: the restaurant is closed on Sunday. We will have to make up for it in Besancon which we will reach for a 2-day rest tomorrow.
Walking the Via Francigena 
Eric and I are on a modest 20-mile bike ride but could truly not imagine having to walk the same distance. Great admiration for your stamina! Nice to see another human being though I never tire of your two faces.
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Nice picture with the sunflowers. I see Lois is wearing some kind of German sandals. Does he get ahead of you and you catch up? There’s a big argument among historians about where Hannibal crossed the Alps with 38 African war elephants, horses, pack animals and 25k troops. The latest evidence is that he crossed near Col de la Traversette https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-hannibal-crossed-the-alps-180963671/
Your feat is in the same league. Bravi!
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he got ahead of us but then he started having problems with his feet so he took a day off. I think his shoes were standard Merrills. Hannibal was one crazy dude.
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As always love you guys.
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That Lois is HOT! Don’t get any ideas. (Bwaa-haa-haa!!!)
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