Going high.
30 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Big climb today. Camping at over 2000m. About a 1600m climb so big day.
Amazing to be seeing fresh snow after 42 degrees last week.
Night shot looking out to Perpignion and the Med.
Good to seeЧитать далее
Up to 2750m
31 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Nice climb up to saddle, looking over to Mt Canigou. Then, a really long descent back down to a lovely little village called Pi.
Alex going really well after 3 days. She has been leading the charge.
Saturday
2 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Bit of a bridging day today as we cross to next mountain range.
Camping at a gite tonight. Some rain so hunkering down.
Unfortunately, Maree and I are now into our last week. My father's health hasЧитать далее
ПутешественникSorry to hear that Phil. You’ve done so much in the time you’ve had over there….you’ll both have amazing stories to retell for years! Thinking of you and the family ❤️
ПутешественникSorry to hear about your father’s health, hope he’s comfortable. You and Maree have made so many amazing memories on this trip. Safe travels and enjoy your last week
ПутешественникLove to you both. What an amazing trip! Thanks for putting it on this app so we can share your journey. Xx
Friday
2 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Steep climb to start off. Then down to a beautiful village for a panini.
Then another big climb. 1700m elevation for the day.
Bivouac tonight next to refuge where we ate.
getting into the mountains finally
3 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We had a lovely stay at a gite last night in Planes. Camped but access to showers and had our best meal on the walk. I think Alex thinks it is always like this.
An easy but relatively uninterestingЧитать далее
Into the big stuff
4 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Today was a great day. A nice gentle climb up a beautiful valley to a col and then undulating past several lakes.
And then over another Col with a scramble down som steep boulders.
Lovely late lunchЧитать далее
L'Hospitalet
4 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today we stopped our walk. We were supposed to do 3 more days but it didn't work out.
About 1700km achieved but still a way to go. Maybe next time.
I am currently feeling a little lost. The walk hasЧитать далее
ПутешественникCongratulations on your walk, quite an achievement! Leaving the track to come back home is always a bit tricky, so keep busy!
ПутешественникWhat a remarkable journey you have had, a life changing experience for you both. I could imagine it will be an adjustment coming back to NZ and getting back to day to day life🥰
ПутешественникAwesome effort. What great memories you will have.Even the memories of a beer by the rubbish bins 😊❤️
Toulouse
7 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We are in Toulouse for a couple of days. Going to the fan zone tonight to watch the AB's play France.
Allen and Alex arrived here a day early after hitching out from the mountains.
Toulouse is aЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks stunning at night. Enjoy the fan zone. Got any black gears in your packs??
AB day
9 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Great day in Toulouse. Went out for English breakfast and then swtched air b&b.
Quiet afternoon in the air conditioning before walking to the fan zone. Met up with 4 other kiwis and 40000Читать далее
Another video
9 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Leaving the fan zone
When they won
9 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
Bordeaux
12 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We are in Bordeaux for a couple of days with Harry. Really nice to see him after 6 months.
Lots of rugby supporters here. A nice atmosphere.
Visited a small village outside the city today and hiringЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks like a beautiful region! Will add that to the list. Nice to see Harry with you 🥰
ПутешественникBordeaux looks lovely. How nice to spend a couple of days with Harry x
Paris
14 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
My last post.
We fly home tomorrow.
We have had a great trip. I have a few reflections:
The French and Swiss people have been wonderful. Very friendly and welcoming. I do think we are lucky comingЧитать далее
ПутешественникOh Phil, so sorry to hear about Adrian. Big hugs to you and Maree xxx
ПутешественникThank Kerry. Yes it is hard not being there but great it was quick. It is a privilege to die of old age.
