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    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
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      Day 8

      Day 4: Verrès to Pont-Saint-Martin

      April 26 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C

      I woke this morning to a fully overcast sky and light rain. I got to test out my new poncho, which will be known from now on as the "Great Pumpkin" (I'm a Peanuts fan) as that's exactly what I look like with it on. It did the job perfectly, and even though the wind was bracing, I never felt too cold (or hot). Today was one of those perfect walking days (26 km), even with the rain, I was filled with joy all day. There is something magical about the ever moving mist and low-lying clouds around mountains. Oh, and I got to walk in the valley itself and for some time beside the river. Everything was lovely. It was quite a steep hike to my accommodation, but it was worth every step. I listened to the book "A pilgrimage to eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in search of faith" by Timothy Egan, which was recommended to me by Andrew from Victoria whom l walked a little of the VF with last year. We reconnected a couple of days ago, and he's about a week behind me on the VF as he restarted in Switzerland. Anyway, I would highly recommend the book, especially for anyone who was raised Catholic.Read more

    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
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      Day 7

      Day 3: Châtillon to Verrès

      April 25 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C

      A shorter walk today (21.73 km). The guide said it was challenging, and I was finding it easy! I even joked to myself that the end section was going to have to be tough to warrant the designation. Well, truer words have never been spoken! The last 6 - 7 km was an absolute howler. I didn't help myself by going the wrong way up a really steep incline only to have to turn around and retrace my steps to rejoin the Way! What a dill. Not long before I reached Verres, I was telling myself that there was no way this was the original pilgrim route when there was a perfectly flat and reasonable valley below to walk along LOL. I met an Australian this morning, Ann, in Chatillon. She now lives in Mexico and has walked all the way from Santa Maria di Leuca. When I asked why she chose to walk the VF in reverse, she replied that she had started in Rome, hated walking with the sun in her face, and then made her way to Santa Maria di Leuca. I believe she will finish today in Aosta. What a legend! I wore my skirt for the first time today (my standard for Part 1 of the VF). I had my tights underneath but took them off after the first 2 km - it was another sunny day and the sun is warm.Read more

    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
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      Day 5

      Day 1: Echevennoz to Aosta

      April 23 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

      I had the most delicious meal last night in the trattoria a few steps from my accommodation. The meal was cooked by my host Erik's parents. I ate my plentiful and also delicious breakfast to the sounds of Erik playing the accordion (video attached). What a wonderful way to start the day. The walk today wasn't long (17.53 km) but descended about 600m. My knees really felt it. The Way started right outside my accommodation and followed an impressive irrigation canal (Ru Neuf) filled with pristine water for quite some time. Then, I made my way down into the valley. It was a beautiful sunny day with the snow capped peaks changing minute by minute as the clouds moved across them. Aosta is a reasonably sized town so I gathered some food supplies for the walk tomorrow, took in some sights and visited both the Cathedral and a smaller church. Three things impress me about the Italian churches I have seen so far: the incredible variety and colour of the marble, the interior and exterior frescoes, and the detailed painting on the ceilings and arches.Read more

    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
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      Day 6

      Day 2: Aosta to Châtillon

      April 24 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C

      Today was a long one (30.6 km) and the hardest walk I've done in a long time. I don't mind admitting that I'm sore all over. I literally took the scenic route - there were so many amazing things to see, and I took advantage of every photo opportunity. I'm sure it delayed my arrival, not to mention all the breaks I took, which let me soak in the views and was worth any delay. The Way today ranged from sealed road (a fair bit of that) to goat tracks. Again, I walked alongside an irrigation canal (the Ru Mazod). As you can imagine, there is a good amount of water around here. One bit of excitement: a dog came at me. I must have startled it when I suddenly appeared around the corner. I gave it a fierce stare and said "no" in my bossy voice, and it backed right off - what a relief. Funny, lots of dogs barked at me in France (even a goose had a go), not one dog that I recall barked at me in Switzerland, but here in Italy, the dogs seem to be territorial as well. One last thing; Saint Christopher is a big deal around here!Read more

    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
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      Day 4

      Day 0: Milan to Echevennoz

      April 22 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C

      The day started out wet and cold. I managed to catch two trains and two buses today without a hitch - I am very pleased. The only mishap was a broken clip on my backpack. It broke this morning on my way out of the room (I'm obviously not used to having the backpack on yet). Fortunately, I have a crocodile clip that will keep the strap in place. That stap secures my water supply! Thankfully, the rain cleared up as I was making my way through the Aosta Valley (amazingly beautiful. I can'twait to begin walking). The mountains were misty, and as we approached Aosta on the first bus, I saw a lot of snow on the peaks. It was cold in Aosta, and now that I am in Echevennoz, where I am staying tonight; it is freezing! I've decided against taking on Grand Saint Bernard Pass as the forecast for tomorrow is overcast and for Wednesday rain. I have no snow walking experience in good weather, so I have no confidence at all in taking on the mountain in less than ideal conditions at this time of year.Read more

    • Pisano aktivno po Alpah
      Day 12

      Najlepši bike vzpon Evrope

      August 18, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Hvala Helena in Andrej za tale hint! Noro lepo. Vse. Od začetka do konca. Vsako minuto. Res premaga vse klance! Je en naš mlad kolesarski par, ki dopustniško osvaja vrhove, povedal, da je na nekem izboru Nivolet najlepši med vsemi. 1.111 višincev (nekaj od tega tudi podaljšanih peš do slapa in jezerca na drugi strani prelaza). In po kratkem gonjenja nazaj gor do prelaza krasen spust dol v kao kempič (travnik, precej prazen, za 8 €, nice). Krasna dva dni v družbi z Renato in Mirkotom, ki sta bila ful hvaležna za podaljšek v dolino za katerega sva reklamirala, da je dolg le 30 km, pa jih ima realno 60 🙈.Read more

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    • FunRallye Innsbruck - Mallorca
      Day 3

      Nachtrag: Pannenhilfe Vectra

      August 15, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

      Nach einer kleinen Panne am Opel Vectra sind der Veranstalter Michael und auch wir bei dem Team Goldeneggs vorbeigefahren, da wir nur knapp 10km hinter diesem Team unterwegs waren.
      Es war ein Gummischlauch der Abgasrückführung so stark zerbröselt, dass er nicht mehr zu flicken war. Einige Telefonate später haben wir entschieden, dass das Auto auch ohne diesen Schlauch sicher läuft. Diverse Versuche das Loch mit geschnitztem Holz oder Blech zumindest zu stopfen, damit nicht zu viel heiße Abgase im Motorraum landen scheiterten leider. Also geht es im Ist-Zustand erstmal weiter. Bis zum heutigen Ziel sind es noch einige Stunden. Viel Rauch um nichts - der Vectra soll am Abend unbeschadet in Briancon ankommen und erlangt am nächsten Tag von einem Bauern einen kostenlosen Ersatzschlauch.Read more

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    • Prek Aoste do francoskih Alp
      Day 11

      Vedriva na prelazu Mali sv. Bernard

      July 25, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C

      Pozno popoldne sva prispela na prelaz Mali sveti Bernard, ki je francoski brat švicarskemu prelazu. Že pot do sem je bila res razgledna, prelaz pa... Ah 😍

      Imela sva ravno dovolj časa za lepo fotko ali dve in sparkirat se ob neki vojaški razvalini, ko je počasi a vztrajno z zahoda prihajalo slabo vreme.

      Zdaj sva zakurila v avtu, imava čaj že skuhan, pojeva še kaj za želodček in potem na toplo pod kovtre.

      Jutri bo sončen, suh in hladen dan. Menda bo "toplo" od 3 do 7 °C 🙂 (ob desetih zvečer je zunaj 3,9 °C)

      Naslednje jutro: vreme naju umirja... Končno branje ob kavici. Šipe zarosene, ne tolk od strasti kot od kurjenja Truma pečke 🙂 Sva se odločila, da je danes najbolj vremensko neudoben dan na najini poti...      Read more

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    • TravelerSolo Way
      Day 7

      NächtlicheAufbruchstimmung

      July 29, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

      Ich war wirklich froh noch einen Tag länger in Frankreich geblieben zu sein. Mein Alpen-Erlebnis wird mir gewiss auf ewig in Erinnerung bleiben. Am Abend habe ich meine Englischkenntnisse etwas auffrischen können, als ich zwei Studentinnen ein Tauschgeschäft anbot. Ich bin ab jetzt mit schicker Frisur unterwegs und die Mädels haben YumYum Nudeln bekommen. 👧🏼🍜
      Eines der wichtigsten Utensilien auf meiner Reise ist übrigens mein kleines Salzgefäß. 🧂 Wer mich kennt weiss, dass bei mir nichts ohne Salz geht. Das Gläschen habe ich von meiner lieben Freundin Danie bekommen. Also hab ich meine Treue Seelenfreundin jeden Abend beim Essen bei mir ;)
      Es war noch ein wirklich schöner, lustiger und sonniger Abend. 🌞🏞️
      Da ich aber relativ günstig und sparsam unterwegs bin, ging es in der Nacht schon wieder weiter. Da sind die Busse und Züge nämlich meist günstiger.
      Zu erst bin ich durch den MontBlanc Tunnel nach Aoste. Jetzt sitze ich gerade im Zug nach Turin und der nächste soll mich nach Savona bringen. Von dort geht es weiter nach Sanremo. Die Züge in Italien sind wirklich günstig und ich konnte mein Ticket sogar einfach ohne Umkosten auf andere Zeiten ändern.
      Am Mittag habe ich dann noch eine Strecke von etwa 20km zu laufen. Das genügt mir auch, nach dem ich heute Nacht um 3 Uhr mein Zelt abbauen musste 🙈 das muss auch unbedingt später in der italienischen Sonne noch mal getrocknet werden…

      Ach hey, ich wäre somit innerhalb einer Woche in 4 Ländern unterwegs gewesen 🙌🏽

      Au revoir!      Read more

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      Day 3

      Mittagspause am Fiume Dora Baltea

      August 15, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      Susi kocht heute für uns und wir haben uns ein ruhiges Plätzchen für diese Mittagspause gesucht.
      Lecker Basmati Reis mit cremigem Curry von Uncle Ben's.
      Danach abwaschen, uns kurz frisch gemacht und weiter geht die Fahrt.Read more

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    You might also know this place by the following names:

    Valle d'Aosta, Vallée d'Aoste, Aosta

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