Auxerre - around every corner...

Another day on my own, as Joan's feet didn't really like yesterday's longish day.  She caught the bus to Auxerre while I walked.  There was a very steep ascent after Milly, the first village after Chablis, and views back to Chablis were somewhat limited due to the misty fog that persisted for a good part of the day.  Though it was quite damp, I resisted donning any rainwear or the umbrella, just hoping that it wouldn't get any worse.

Near the top of the first ascent of the day, looking down on Milly, with Chablis in the distance.

The path continued through, and passed, vineyards, crops and forest.  The tractors buzzed around, passing me on the paths and working in the vineyards. 




Heading into Auxerre I decided to follow the cycle path as it headed more directly into the city.  A few showers passed, but I was fortunate to be able to shelter under trees, rather than break out the rain gear.  I nearly knocked myself out when I connected with a speed sign descending into town.  Who puts a new footpath directly under a sign that is roughly 5'6" high?!  Fortunately my hat saved serious injury.

Auxerre

Auxerre is a delightful city with many half timbered houses.  Taking photos was time consuming as each time I rounded a corner there were more sights to record.  The last few kilometres into the city were very windy, and the wind continued while we explored,  and while in the Cathedral we could hear it whistling around the building.


Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre

A few of the half timbered houses in Auxerre


The walls are not necessarily flat.
The River Yonne
A 24 hour clock, nearly destroyed,  but restored in all its glory.

Joan did a wonderful job sourcing some shopping on my behalf.   My watch charging cable wasn't working properly and I was concerned about the safety of my camera charger cable.  She found both for me, but best of all - she found a shop which sells Brooks Cascadia's.  It is time to replace my shoes!

Not a fashion statement!
But definitely needed

Joan has now left and is heading home to New Zealand and I am going to miss her company.  I will now be alone until Carol, my sister joins me in le Puy-en-Velay.   


Comments

  1. Bruce - fellow hikeaholic29 July 2024 at 02:03

    I love the fashion statement and red means they have to be faster...🤔🤣👍

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  2. Morgan the Maps30 July 2024 at 00:01

    Hello Janet
    I have occasionally looked at your trip so far but thought I would wait until you got to Chablis to say hello. Diana and I have very fond memories of stumbling across the town some 45 years ago in our little Citroen deux chevaux. Lovely memories.

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  3. Janet1 August 2024 at 00:51

    It's a delightful little town John. It was positively humming with all the work being done in the vineyards. Hoeing, pruning (making all the rows even) and spraying. All done with machines.

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