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- Tag 48
- Sonntag, 4. Juni 2023 um 19:09
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 330 m
FrankreichOrnans47°6’12” N 6°9’4” E
Day 45 - Besancon to Ornans
4. Juni 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
It was a very challenging 38.5 km today. There was a very steep ascent out of Besancon, followed by a lot of climbing (650m, my record so far). The day ended with one extremely steep descent and thenWeiterlesen
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- Tag 49
- Montag, 5. Juni 2023 um 15:57
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 413 m
- FrankreichMouthier-Haute-Pierre47°2’20” N 6°16’27” E
Day 46 - Ornans to Mouthier Haute Pierre
5. Juni 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
A short walk of 16 km today - very pleasant. I took my time and lots of photos. The hotel at Ornans had a wellness centre attached for the use of guests. Before breakfast, I had a 20 minute session inWeiterlesen
ReisenderYou sure have earned that pampering. Am loving your photos. It looks such an amazing walk
Carmel CarlsenI'd been thinking how much I could do with a massage and low and behold, somehow, against all odds, it suddenly is an option! I'm almost beginning to think I have magical powers LOL
ReisenderLove the pictures of the villages. I’m glad you have enjoyed some pampering after your recent tough days…
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Alex 😊 . My legs were very grateful! And, I have a big climb tomorrow, so they need to be at their best.
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- Tag 50
- Dienstag, 6. Juni 2023 um 15:56
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 828 m
- FrankreichCouvent des Bernadines de Pontarlier46°54’18” N 6°21’4” E
Day 47 - Mouthier Haute Pierre to Pontar
6. Juni 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
A spectacular day of walking today. It began with a walk through the Gorges de Noailles, which follows the river Loue to its source. I really felt in my element as it was exactly like a bush walk atWeiterlesen
Carmel CarlsenI know Jen, I know! There have been three absolute standouts on this journey: the Chemin du Roi (the Kings Path), the Abbey at Clairvaux, and now the track through the Gorge.
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- Tag 51
- Mittwoch, 7. Juni 2023 um 16:37
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 993 m
- FrankreichJougne46°45’38” N 6°23’24” E
Day 48 - Pontarlier to Jougne
7. Juni 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
It's my last night in France, and my guidebook says that I am 1026 km from Canterbury. Over the past 46 days, I have followed the GR145 (Grande Randonnée) from beginning to end: Calais to Jougne. IWeiterlesen
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- Tag 52
- Donnerstag, 8. Juni 2023 um 16:04
- ⛅ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: 488 m
SchweizOrbe46°43’29” N 6°31’56” E
Day 49 - Jougne to Orbe
8. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
My first day in Switzerland was a real treat. Just as I was taking a photo of the Chapel of Saint Maurice (just outside of Jougne), I heard someone calling out my name! It was the Italian woman,Weiterlesen
ReisenderYay, Carmel! Beautiful photos as always and you look so well in Switzerland. Pleased you had some Pilgrim company.
Carmel CarlsenIt was nice to have good company and to share a special moment with someone 😊
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- Tag 53
- Freitag, 9. Juni 2023 um 15:49
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Höhe über NN: 482 m
- SchweizOrbe46°43’26” N 6°31’55” E
Day 50 - rest day (Orbe)
9. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
A very quiet and productive day today. All but two of my last nine nights' accommodation on the VF have been confirmed. I would have gone to see the Roman mosaics Orbe is famous for, but you can onlyWeiterlesen
ReisenderThe architecture and landscape has changed quite dramatically from France.
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- Tag 54
- Samstag, 10. Juni 2023 um 18:29
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 567 m
- SchweizCossonay46°36’46” N 6°30’25” E
Day 52 - Orbe to Cossonay
10. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
A good walk today through forest, farmland, and riverside (both l'Orbe and La Venoge). The day started with a little rain (it had rained overnight as well), but not enough for rain gear. It was aroundWeiterlesen
ReisenderYou are getting lots of invites from the locals…it must make you feel really good about your pilgrimage.
Carmel CarlsenIt does, Alex. People are so warm, welcoming, and genuinely nice. Luckily, I must look completely harmless LOL 😆
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- Tag 55
- Sonntag, 11. Juni 2023 um 17:29
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 369 m
- SchweizOuchy46°30’26” N 6°37’40” E
Day 53 - Cossonay to Lausanne
11. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
The day started warm. Even at 5 a.m., I was quite comfortable sitting outside before the sun came up, with only my slides on and no jacket! I had a late start because it was Sunday (and breakfast isWeiterlesen
Carmel CarlsenIt is very beautiful and the weather so far has been perfect.
ReisenderCarmel your descriptions make me want to do the VF more so with these photos. 🤗
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- Tag 56
- Montag, 12. Juni 2023 um 17:10
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Höhe über NN: 380 m
- SchweizVevey46°27’36” N 6°50’29” E
Day 54 - Lausanne to Vevey
12. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Another warm sunny day and plenty of good walking. The day started with lakeside walking and evolved into 'above lake' walking through vineyards (white wine, I believe). I met heaps of people today: aWeiterlesen
ReisenderYou are looking very well and happy Carmel. The sunny weather and good company is certainly agreeing with you. Summer has arrived in Europe in a big way. I friend has told me it is even hot and clear skies in England!!
Carmel CarlsenIt certainly has Alex. It was 18 degrees at 5 am this morning in Lausanne! I can't believe it. I have a down jacket with me as I assumed I would need it in Switzerland!
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- Tag 57
- Dienstag, 13. Juni 2023 um 17:49
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 419 m
- SchweizAigle46°19’7” N 6°58’7” E
Day 55 - Vevey to Aigle
13. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
I've left the lake behind me now, but not the sealed surfaces! A good walk today, lakeside, lake adjacent, through a lot of beautiful countryside and ending in vineyards. I met up with Alison from theWeiterlesen
Carmel CarlsenIt's a good 20 feet tall and looks amazing. Just outside Vevey.
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- Tag 58
- Mittwoch, 14. Juni 2023 um 17:04
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 410 m
- SchweizSaint-Maurice46°13’12” N 7°0’22” E
Day 56 - Aigle to Saint Maurice
14. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
A really mixed bag of walking today; vineyards, forests, riverside (La Gryonne and the Rhone), railway line side, and, of course, minor country road ways. I got some good climbing in and saw the mostWeiterlesen
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- Tag 59
- Donnerstag, 15. Juni 2023 um 16:52
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 474 m
- SchweizMartigny-Ville46°6’8” N 7°4’23” E
Day 57 - Saint Maurice to Martigny
15. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Another good day of walking. It was warm, and I got to spend a lot of the time under trees, walking through forest trails, which is always a good thing. Everywhere in Switzerland, that I have seen isWeiterlesen
Narelle CampbellYou look so high up in the mountains already! Just beautiful.
Carmel CarlsenThe trail goes up and down, Narelle. Tomorrow, I'll start my first leg of the Pass!
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- Tag 60
- Freitag, 16. Juni 2023 um 18:11
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Höhe über NN: 474 m
- SchweizMartigny-Ville46°6’8” N 7°4’23” E
Day 58 - rest day (Martigny)
16. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today, I acted as a tourist. I visited the Roman amphitheatre (were there will be a performance on Sunday), the "Barry" museum (dedicated to the Saint Bernard) - there were 11 puppies all from the oneWeiterlesen
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- Tag 61
- Samstag, 17. Juni 2023 um 17:11
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Höhe über NN: 880 m
- SchweizDranse de Ferret46°1’48” N 7°8’46” E
Day 59 - Martigny to Orsieres
17. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Today's walk was classified as "challenging," and it was. After leaving Martigny, the track followed the Dranse River and the train line. The track was narrow, rough, and unstable (obvious rockWeiterlesen
ReisenderSounds like a really tough day but you persevered and overcame. Well done. The Devils Hole training would have come in handy!
Carmel CarlsenThanks, Alex, and yes, all our excellent walks with BMC and Rosie and Nick!
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- Tag 62
- Sonntag, 18. Juni 2023 um 18:53
- ☁️ 9 °C
- Höhe über NN: 2.482 m
- SchweizGreat St Bernard Pass45°52’9” N 7°10’13” E
Day 60 - Orsieres to Col du Gd St Bernar
18. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
It's done. I got here. I'll start with the stats. Today, I walked 28.13 km (1220 km from Canterbury), and according to my guidebook, the ascent was 3434m, and the descent was 1854m (what goes up mustWeiterlesen
Carmel CarlsenIt works like a charm! My only complaint is that it's black - they didn't have the orange one in stock.
Carmel CarlsenI got it from Decathlon, in France. I think it's their brand "Forclaz". It weighs 340g
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- Tag 63
- Montag, 19. Juni 2023 um 17:41
- ☁️ 29 °C
- Höhe über NN: 388 m
- SchweizMusée Barbier-Mueller46°12’10” N 6°8’51” E
Post walk: +1 - Col du Gd St Bernard to
19. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Before I left the Pass this morning, I popped over to Italy, enjoyed the amazing views, was lucky enough to see a mountain goat, and met up with another two Australian pilgrims: Cathy and Geoff. TheyWeiterlesen
ReisenderStunning photos of lake Grand Saint-Bernard, amazing light, love the pole door handles! Noticed it's 29 degrees, a heatwave whilst it's really cold at home, especially in the BM and some snow at Oberon late yesterday. It was great you made some VF family 🫶 Enjoy Geneva before flying home, time to reflect on the past 60 days , what an amazing journey and pilgrimage Carmel. 👏👏🤸🤗
Carmel CarlsenThank you very much, Carlene. Yes, it was really warm when I got here yesterday. Though thunderstorms are expected today!
ReisenderCongratulations on ding such a phenomenal trip. Love you heaps ❤️
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- Tag 72
- Mittwoch, 28. Juni 2023 um 08:25
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Höhe über NN: 388 m
- SchweizMusée Barbier-Mueller46°12’10” N 6°8’51” E
Post walk - on the way home: Geneva
28. Juni 2023 in der Schweiz ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
I've spent a relaxing week in Geneva. I've had a manicure and pedicure, a haircut, a full body massage with reflexology, and I'm very much looking forward to coming home. I've walked around the city,Weiterlesen
Reisender
Looking great Carmel enjoy the warmth, it's freezing here! Have a good ✈️ home x
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- Tag 72
- Mittwoch, 28. Juni 2023 um 15:29
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Höhe über NN: Meereshöhe
NiederlandeAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’38” N 4°45’52” E
Post walk - on the way home: Amsterdam
28. Juni 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Amsterdam airport is huge! My flights delayed by 1/2 an hour, but that shouldn't be a problem. I've included my last photos of Switzerland and a wall of Miffy's at the Amsterdam airport.
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- Tag 73
- Donnerstag, 29. Juni 2023 um 13:38
- ☁️ 34 °C
- Höhe über NN: 16 m
ThailandSuvarnabhumi Airport13°41’34” N 100°44’49” E
Post walk - on the way home: Bangkok
29. Juni 2023 in Thailand ⋅ ☁️ 34 °C
I have an eight hour gap between planes, and Bangkok airport has given me plenty of opportunity to walk around and exercise my legs. I imagine that one unique feature of this airport is the number ofWeiterlesen
Carmel CarlsenYay! I, of course, got it all wrong; I won't be back in Australia until tomorrow morning 🙃
ReisenderNearly home...... ✈️ Great sneaky photo Carmel. Welcome home Bruce 👏
ReisenderThanks Carlene and isn’t it good Carmel is being Celebrated by Monks
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- Tag 74
- Freitag, 30. Juni 2023 um 10:24
- 🌬 14 °C
- Höhe über NN: 19 m
AustralienThe University of New South Wales33°55’29” S 151°13’41” E
Post walk - home!
30. Juni 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
I got back to Australia this morning and, of course, my checked in bag, my backpack, didn't! I'm glad to be home, but worried about my aarn!
ReisenderAt least this has happened at the end of the trip, not the beginning. Maybe your bavkpack in getting a head start on VF2 on its' own..😊
Carmel Carlsen🤣. True, they seemed very relaxed about it! They said it would be delivered to my house tomorrow or the next day🤞
Reisender7 Days ahead, 650mtr climb and 38.8Ks … no wonder you are hearing Cow Bells. Well done Carmel 👏👏👏🤸🏿♂️👏👏👏
Carmel Carlsen🤣
Reisender
Love this bridge