Sunday 1st of April 2012
Set out from Le Puy very early, cold but clear ... its going to be a sunny day, so need to make the most of it as a change is on the way. Forr the next 17km its a steady climbof 450m through several towns  on the way to Montbonnet .... seem to be pretty much on my own. saw the back end of another pilgrim, but he/she disappeared into the distanceaand I'm moving at about 4-5km an hour. Had a well deserved coffee and bagget in Montbonnet, then back on the trail .... lots of rustic little chapels on the way. Weather a little warmer and going down hill so make good timeand arrive Saint-Privat-d'Allier a bit after 2pm, got my accom for the night and pilgrims passport stamped .... a shower and wash and dry cloths ready for next day then off to investigate the town. Some diner and a wine with the other pilgrims, 1 French chap, an Italian couple, a Dutch lady and 3 German Ladies so had had a great time .... 3 of them spoke very good English, (lucky for me). Then off to the dormitry, as there were only a few of us we were able to spread out, so ear plugs weren't needed.