Today was only about 22 km or 13 miles but most of it was on the road again and the hills got pretty steep at the end. Despite the painful experience, I successfully finished the trek with just fruit and bread as gas. I left after breakfast with an apple and a yellow kiwi but no protein until after 1:30 when I arrived. My knees are just as furious with me as my feet for taking the ridiculously steep variant, but when I heard it provided a good view of the town, I didn't want to miss out. Unfortunately for me it was just as bad on the way down as it was on the way up...not to mention, the gite I am staying in is another 5 minute climb up something that could use a ski lift. The town itself is wonderfully flat, I just happen to be right on the outskirt.
Anyway, enough about hills. I made it and now tomorrow I can make my way to Toulouse and try to do some research and networking. I happened to have met someone who has gone to the university in Toulouse as an international student while in Cahors so we might be able to meet up and make some headway.
When I arrived here, I took my shoes and socks off to enjoy the cool tiles and then called home and put my feet up. Once well rested, I went back into town to explore for a small while.
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