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12 Pfoten auf Europa Tour
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- Nov 25, 2022
- 🌧 0 °C
- Altitude: 1,662 m
- France Occitania Saint-Mamet 42.759775, 0.58772342°45’35” N 0°35’16” E
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Day 58
Bagneres de Luchon
November 25, 2022 in France ⋅ 🌧 0 °C
Auf unserer 2,5 stündigen Fahrt durch den französischen Teil des Naturparks Pyrenäen, sind wir durch kleine Dörfer gefahren und hatten dabei immer wieder etwas Respekt vor den sehr engen Straßen, aber es hat alles geklappt. Auf dem Weg zu unserem Ziel haben wir einen alten Wohnwagen in einem privaten Garten stehen sehen, welcher als Verkaufsstand für den Bäcker dient. Haben da natürlich anhalten müssen und uns mit süßen Leckereien und richtig gutem Brot ( mal kein Baguette) eingedeckt. Mittags haben wir dann noch im Lystal eine Wanderung zum Höllenwasserfall gemacht, bevor wir dann entschieden haben, bis auf 1800m hoch zu fahren und im Schnee zu übernachten, was den Vorteil hat, dass die Hunde sauber bleiben 😄Read more
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11/26/22Reply
Traveler Wow - das nenne ich mal einen amtlichen Wasserfall!
11/27/22Reply
Traveler ... und so viele "Steinchen" zum Spielen...
11/27/22Reply
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12 Pfoten auf Europa Tour
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- Nov 26, 2022
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 1,642 m
- France Occitania Saint-Mamet 42.765, 0.58333342°45’54” N 0°34’60” E
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Day 59
Unterhalb des Gipfels
November 26, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Der Tag hat mit einem herrlichen Sonnenaufgang gestartet, kalt und ein bisschen Schnee vor der Haustür.
Wanderung im Schnee auf den Berg was ganz schön schweißtreibend war, aber jeder hat es genossen und die Hunde hatten so viel Spaß im Schnee. Fox liegt nach wie vor an der frischen Luft, und der Rest hat sich in die Wärme zurück gezogen. 😀Read more
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11/27/22Reply
Traveler Wird das Schneefußball?
11/27/22Reply
Traveler Was für ein Pyrenäen-Glühen!
11/27/22Reply
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Traveler Where the Heart is
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- Apr 13, 2017, 12:19pm
- ☀️ 55 °F
- Altitude: 4,127 ft
- France Occitania Saint-Mamet Col de l'Artiguette 42.770752, 0.66058542°46’15” N 0°39’38” E
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Day 168
Drive in the Pyrennes
April 13, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
We drove up in to the Pyrennes. Not a long drive, but enough to get some views. We saw bicyclists going up and down the hills. One of them passed me on a downhill slope. Our town was on the 2016 Tour de France route.

Going over the pass took us into Spain. We drove a kilometer in, saw that we were not going to have great views, and turned around. As the Garda had eyed me with suspicion when we had passed by 5 minutes earlier, Heather helped me learn to say innocently, "estamos perdidos," (we're lost), but this time they looked bored and impatient with our eager visages, explanation at the ready. Never mind, ever the Boy Scout, I was prepared.Read more
Annanaomi Sams Picturesque!
4/13/17Reply
Traveler Yeah, we liked this photo so much we let the traffic sign pass. You have no idea how many fantastic photos have been scrapped over power wires, traffic signs, and other artifacts of modern technology (on which e freely admit we depend). Oh yes, and we scrap a number because they show Heather's wrinkles, her burgeoning waistline, or just plain are not flattering.
4/13/17Reply
Annanaomi Sams OM goodness. What good photo curators you are! I actually think Heather looks thinner. I think you may be in trouble...!!!
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- Apr 13, 2017, 4:05pm
- ☀️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 2,116 ft
- France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785606, 0.5947342°47’8” N 0°35’41” E
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Day 168
The thermes
April 13, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
We poked our noses into the thermal baths building which was apparently built over some old Roman baths. It looked like it would be fabulous. There is a steady flow in and out of what look like locals.

Alas, in the last minute throwing-out frenzy, we eliminated our swim suits ... probably in favor of something geezerly like wraps for sore feet or sun screen. I should have predicted we would be channeling our inner 20-year-olds. We haven't touched most of the geezer-ready items.Read more
Annanaomi Sams Someone is giving those floors quite the shine! Lovely building!
4/13/17Reply
Traveler It is! I would love to have seen the baths themselves.
4/13/17Reply
Cherie Sohnen-Moe That's too bad. Southern France is known for its thalassotherapy.
4/15/17Reply
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- Apr 12, 2017, 5:26pm
- ☀️ 66 °F
- Altitude: 2,116 ft
- France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785648, 0.5946842°47’8” N 0°35’41” E
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Day 167
Lunch on the grand boulevard
April 12, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Woah! Now that's a steak! The accompanying frites were so good I had to ask about them. Hand cut with skins cooked in the Belgian way: first at low temperature, then again at high temp to finish and crisp. The ratatouille was also to die for.

Really, we are not eating out that much so those meals are special. Groceries have been surprisingly reasonably priced in both Italy and France. More than would be expected from the strong dollar. Gordon makes a mean cheese omelette! The bread is always good. Wine is excellent and rarely more than 4-5 dollars.Read more
Annanaomi Sams Wow!that looks good!
4/13/17Reply
Traveler It was VERY good.
4/13/17Reply
Donna Gilman What a deal on the prices!! And the meals are large enough to have leftovers so even more of a bargain !!! Besides, part of the experience is indulging, eh! DonnaG
4/13/17Reply
Traveler It was delicious, but truly the atmosphere of sitting on the grand boulevard with the mountains in full view was what really filled me up.
4/16/17Reply
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Traveler Where the Heart is
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- Apr 12, 2017
- ☀️ 59 °F
- Altitude: 2,096 ft
- France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785755, 0.59450942°47’9” N 0°35’40” E
Day 167
Bagnere-de-Luchon
April 12, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Our method of finding an area we want to visit and then selecting a specific place based on the offerings in Airbnb is yielding some spectacular results. Who ever heard of this little dot in the Pyrenees on the Spanish border? The approach touched off a case of nerves as the surrounding area had obviously seen better times. The southern end of town was likewise undistinguished. Then we reached the top.

Wow. This is a well preserved spa town from the 19th century. Our apartment is in a regal old hotel right on the square, and has been beautifully remodeled for comfort. The broad avenues are lined with trees, shops and restaurants ... even a salon de the. Our apartment overlooks the square with mountains in the background. Last evening it was full of children with their parents and retired couples strolling hand in hand.Read more
Annanaomi Sams Beautiful and luxurious! What a great find!
4/12/17Reply
Annanaomi Sams Not trip related... today is Aira's 41st birthday! Thank you for being there when she was born! She is an amazing woman! If I do say so myself...
4/12/17Reply
Traveler They just keep getting better!
4/12/17Reply
Traveler I felt privileged to meet the adult version. She just radiates energy and life. And she's beautiful, too.
4/12/17Reply
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- Apr 13, 2017, 4:08pm
- ☀️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 2,116 ft
- France Occitania Bagnères-de-Luchon 42.785622, 0.59462642°47’8” N 0°35’41” E
Day 168
A few stray photos
April 13, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
The first two are inside our building. All the apartments have windows or doors onto this central 3-story high open area. Our window is first on the right. I believe that glass-windowed door at the end must have originally been the shared toilet for the floor. Immediately behind me is an ancient spigot which I think must have been the water supply for the floor.Read more
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