Camino Photo of the Day: Pépé Catusse

Somewhere along the Way, this little shrine sits in memory of a man who used to sit here. I sat here myself, though only for a moment, and prayed and snacked. I also stowed my poncho, as the rain had stopped – though I did put on my rain jacket, just in case. In English, the sign erected by the French Les Amis du Chemin roughly reads:

Friends, Pilgrims, Walkers,

For many years, one of my greatest pleasures was to come on this path, to meet you, to greet you, to encourage you, to chat for a moment, to tell you stories… I came very often to sit here but, since 5 April, 2008, I have joined the thousands of stars that mark your path and, from up there, I accompany you.

Pépé CATUSSE

Won’t you pause a moment to pray for the repose of the soul of Pépé? Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

Date: 26 August 2023
Place: between Estaing and Fonteilles, Aveyron Département, Region of Occitanie, France

Maps!