For the first 3 days of our hike we were in the volcanic region of Deves. For the last 5 days we have been in the mountain region of Aubrac. Today we climbed to the town of Aubrac (1307 m) atop the mountain . Then we descended for the next 7 km to the town of St. Chely d’Aubrac (810 m).
We started at 6:30 in the morning. As usual the morning hour was enchanting.
When the sun finally became visible, the forest was captured in the soft golden glow.
Usually we walk beside pastures. Today, however, we walked within the pastures, themselves, with all the cows!
If you pay attention to the picture below, you will notice the way-markings for the Via Podiensis (GR65). Parallel white and red bars indicate the way (notice extreme right of the picture), whereas a cross of white and red bars (extreme left of the picture) indicates the wrong direction.
We continued our gradual climb through pastures to the town of Aubrac.
We stopped for coffee in the town of Aubrac with Joe and Jude from Australia (both retired principals).
Fortunately the downhill portion was well-shaded.
In St. Chely d’Aubrac we have a gorgeous view from our balcony.
Enjoying ice cream, coffee, and a local treat with Genevieve and Bruno.
We ended up walking 18 km and 68 floors today.
Camino Mystic 
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