As I mentioned earlier, we spent an extra day in Figeac and started walking again on the morning of the 16th. Even with skipping over a few kilometers we are now 3 days behind where we should be so will have to make some decisions about that soon. In the meantime, we left the lovely city of Figeac and walked straight uphill about 150 metres in 3 kilometres. At the top of a hill we found a picnic table beside a huge cross for the war heros so we stopped to enjoy some of the dried apricots, dates and almonds we had purchased at a small store in Figeac.
Another five hours of walking on pavement as we passes beautiful green fields rolling off in all directions, we passed through Cassagnole, Faycelles, Mas de la Croix and finally took a detour into Beduer on the hope that we could find some lunch. We had enjoyed the intense green fields , the churches and homes alternating with fields of yellow- 'hosts of golden dandelions' comes to mind.
We had been lured by several signs promising us lunch at a restaurant in Beduer called La Taverne, promising all kinds of good things to eat and drink so we had no problem with making the detour when the opportunity came. Up and up the hot street we walked, dreaming of omelettes and salad with a cafe au lait to spur us on our walk. When we arrived, the restaurant was full of locals with no room for any strangers like us. They did sell us some lukewarm coffee with sour milk but that was the extent of it so beware if you are walking this path. At least at this time of the year, we have found that most of the signs on the path that promise coffee and treats do not live up to their promises. Keep nuts and fruit or some food with you at all times.
We have often been amused at the rigidity of the rules which must be followed around when food is served. Lunch is served between midi (noon) and 2:00. If one arrives at 11:30 or 11:45 one will of course wait politely until midi before ordering. There is no regard for the fact that some people might have a different schedule or be in a hurry. Lunch is served at midi and that is that. If one is hungry, one can go across the street to the patisserie and buy a croissant or even a sandwich and bring it back to the restaurant where one can buy coffee to have with it.
We had originally planned to stay at Beduer but because of our experience with the restaurant and because it was still only 1:00 or 1:30 we walked on to Gréalou - and what a place that was to stay!
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