Dieppe to Geneva walk 2023: DAY 6 - FLIXECOURT to AMIENS (Saturday 22 April)

This morning the weather was cold, wet and generally miserable. It rained for the first couple of hours of the day's walk, before clearing to quite a pleasant afternoon.

A cold, wet start to the day's walk

We navigated out of Flixecourt on quiet roads until we joined up with the GR123, a walking path that led back to the Somme River. The path had turned to gluggy mud in places, which made the going quite tricky. The GR123 also made a point of following the power lines, which are visible in many of today's photos.

That pink umbrella stands out - as do the power lines

Of course, the rain created lots of puddles, presenting us with opportunities for some creative puddle photography.

A puddle on the GR123

We followed the GR123 through the village of Belloy-sur-Somme to Tirancourt, where we rejoined the Somme River. We followed the river all the way into Amiens.

The GR123 to Belloy-sur-Somme

Down to the Somme

The riverside path into Amiens was well patronised by walkers, cyclists and joggers. They were no doubt attracted by the wonderful sights all along the route.

Today's lunch. The goat cheese was delicious.

Reflections on the Somme on the way to Amiens

Walkers and cyclists enjoying the riverside path to Amiens

Historic Dreuil-lés-Amiens

We arrived in Amiens under a sunny sky, with the famous Gothic Cathedral guiding us in. We made our way to our apartment in the centre of town.

Entering Amiens, guided by the cathedral

View from our apartment in Amiens

Day 6 - Healthy Fruit

Day 6 - Birds (we have had mallards and great crested grebes before, but the ducklings are so cute, and can you ever have too many great crested grebes?)