Along the 1914-18 front line

We wake to find that our wonderful view from our room above the col du Calvaire is 100% white. Its a chilly start as we continue along the route des crêtes which has the curious property that the several cols we pass are now typically low points and not high points. Then we descend through forest tracks and cross through gentle hills past several first world war cemeteries. Finally, the sun comes out, and we are relieved of our water proofs for a few hours. We pitch a dry tent in the dry and even have the luxury of a picnic table for our evening meal.Read more