Well I am through Haute Loire and on my way through Lozere.  We have been getting a lot of rain so I have been staying in hotels ra ther than hostels, which open later and don't give enough time to dry clothes.  The exceptions have been farm hostels which have been great.  One of the great aspects of this is the camaraderie as people get to know each other and compare notes.

I have posted a picture separately.  It is thought to be a Templar post that has gone through many phases until now it is a coop hostel run and supplied by 26 farm families in the neighborhood.  A beautiful place with amazing food.

I have been going much slower than planned - shin splint - so will soon leap south to walk the last 100 km before St. Jean.