Category Archives: Locum

Well, I’m back here, six years after my last and only previous visit, and for six Sundays instead of three. The first shock was the prices in the local supermarket, Le Petit Casino. Back home at Aldi, I reckon an average shopping trip works out at £1.40 to £1.60 per item. Here it was 3Continue reading “PAU 2023”

Thursday 15 June A busy week, preparing for a conversation, having it, and writing a report. Very little walking so far.  I thought of going out this morning, but someone asked to use the computer in the flat so I stayed home.  After he left, it was too hot, and later there were threats ofContinue reading “Heidelberg 2”

Thursday 1 June I found the local Aldi supermarket just before it closed at 21:00, and grabbed a packet out of the chilled section as the shutter was lowered. It turned out to be flat cakes of potato and onion, which I fried and topped with a cheese slice. Could have been worse. Friday WalkedContinue reading “Heidelberg”

Thursday 25 May Ascension Day is a public holiday in France, and the tradition here is to meet at the home of the Reader, John Errey, way out in the country, for Eucharist and a shared lunch in a big marquee in the garden.  A small gazebo was added to give a bit of shadeContinue reading “Pau III – Ascension onwards”

When I was in Luxembourg, I met Steve and Carol who have a house in Arthez, about 30 km from Pau, where they welcome pilgrims on the way to Santiago de Compostela. Steve is there for a few days, and I went to visit him. Here are some photographs of the hut where pilgrims canContinue reading “Pilgrims welcome in Arthez de Béarn”

Tuesday 16/5/2017 This was forecast as the hottest day, over 30°.  I spent the morning working on my sermon for Sunday. After lunch I walked in the castle park and explored the Hédas valley, which was blocked for building work. Back to St Jacques church, where I said evening prayer in the chapel. Went withContinue reading “Pau II”

Having failed to blog my first locum assignment in Luxembourg, I want to start on Pau. Friday 12/5/2017 Flew in to Lourdes where I was met by churchwarden John Arthur and his wife Hilary.  After a snack in the flat and a visit to the church – unlike Luxembourg they are almost next door toContinue reading “Locum in the Pyrenees”