VE DAY IN MEZIN

Sunday 8 May - the 71st anniversary of victory in Europe, and, as usual, a quirky, colourful, rural French celebration marked the day.

Here we are with Marianne, symbol of France, on the monument aux morts in Mézin

But, once this morning diversion was over, it was back to the hard yakka, and the serious business of walking began again - in earnest.

Ca y est - outside the Cathedral in Eauze

The main square in Eauze

In the forest, heading towards Aire sur Adour