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    • TravelerHexatrek
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      Day 30

      Wednesday afternoon

      July 5, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      Weather improved this afternoon. After a beer at 4 pm, a steep climb with views over Lac Lac Leman.
      We were going to camp down low but stopped at 7 pm to camp. Hope to get a sunrise tomorrow morning.
      Lots of old bunkers and walls to stop tanks this afternoon.      Read more

    • TravelerDer Weg ist das Ziel - 08/2022
      Day 3

      Frère Jacques oder Le coq est mort

      July 31, 2022 in France ⋅ 🌙 21 °C

      Heute morgen haben wir nicht lang gebabbelt, wie der gemeine Württemberger zu sagen pflegt, sondern flugs zsammengpackt und uns gschwind auf den Weg gmacht, die Grenze über den Rhein passiert und den Weg in Richtung Lion eingschlagen.

      Wir sitzen nun am Lac de Saint Point und verstehen kein Wort. Na gut....ich hab deux Baguettes du Lac und deux Croissants für morgen zum Frühstück bestellt. Ohlala.... vor lauter ü's und ö' s haben wir schon ganz spitze Münder, da sagt man doch gerne mal Marmelade.
      Ganz traditionell gibt es Bratwurst mit Jus von die swiebell....schön franzmännisch ausgesprochen🤣....c'est bon.

      Ach ja.....der See....nett sieht er aus und Fußtemperatur hatte er auch. Wir haben die Paddel schon bereit gestellt.

      Der österreichische "Grüner Veltliner" schmeckt uns heut besonders gut.... Salutations de France....uns geht's gut, dem Basilikum auch....      Read more

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    • TravelerDer Weg ist das Ziel - 08/2022
      Day 4

      Une belle journèe

      August 1, 2022 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

      Nachdem wir heute erstmal laaaange ausgeschlafen und gemütlich gefrühstückt hatten, ließen wir die <<<pohly3>>> zu Wasser, nicht ganz ohne Risiko, denn der Lac de Saint Point erwies sich als Flipflops raubendes Gewässer, dessen Uferschlamm sich heimtückisch an den Badeschuhen seiner Gäste festkrallt und in die Tiefe zieht. Naja...der Lac hat verloren...spinnt wohl....wir laufen wieder beidseits beschuht👣.

      Willi durfte seine neue Schwimmweste ausprobieren....nun....er wirkte etwas unbeholfen als er dümmlicherweise auf die Seite und wie eine Ziege in Schockstarre verfiel. Es war, so denken wir, ein netter Versuch seinerseits uns zu sagen, dass er es nicht witzig findet, wie eine Rolle Drops durch France zu schippern....Libertè hat ab sofort eine ganz neue Bedeutung.

      Und dann schauten wir uns noch, beidseits beschuht, das 240- Seelendörfchen an, das an den Campingplatz grenzt.... dauerte 12 Minuten und das auch nur, weil uns der Kuhtrieb🐄🐄🐄 durchs Dorf etwas ausbremste. Es gibt eine Fromagerie und eine Cava a' Vins. Saufende Käsegourmets diese Franzmänner, die gefallen uns😊.

      Apropos.....der Lillet schmeckt und uns geht's gut....dem Basilikum auch.      Read more

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    • TravelerFinde mich selbst
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      Day 52

      Kurz vor der heimat

      September 20, 2022 in France ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

      Die letzten tage wahren sehr entspannt und relaxt aber auch lustig.
      Ich wollte am Montag abend essen gehen aber fast alle restaurants wahren geschlossen. Als ich eins fand merkte ich schnell bei der sitzplatz Verteilung das dies nicht normal ist.🤣 Links, rechts und gegenüber waren andere leute und es gab keine karte. 🤣 Es fühlte sich an wie ein fest essen bei freunden. Getränke waren inklusiv beim essen.
      Und heute.... Da müsst ihr bis morgen warten, da es keinen platz mehr hat für fotos 😉      Read more

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    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena - part 1
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      Day 50

      Day 47 - Mouthier Haute Pierre to Pontar

      June 6, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 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 at home. You follow the river up and up. It reminded me of the walks to Minnamurra Falls (NSW) and through Mosman Gorge (QLD). I ascented to a height of 900m today (from around 450m) and descended to around 650m at Pontarlier. Another record for me on this journey. Unbelievably, I know of 7 pilgrims walking the same stage of the VF today; a couple from WA (Krishna and David), Hans (from Belguim who I've mentioned before), a French woman who started the VF three days ago (from her home and going to Rome), one other couple (Marco and Zoha from Luxemburg - I met them briefly this morning), and myself. Finally, I am very happy as I was able to buy a proper rain poncho (to protect my front pockets) and rubber tips for my poles (somehow, I arrived in the UK with only one tip! I've been using a temporary workaround since Bruay-le-Bussiere: 3 rubber stoppers and sticky tape) at Decathlon this afternoon. Note: I have included a photo of Hans.Read more

    • GR 5 Vom Mittelmeer nach Hause
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      Day 42

      Creux du Van bis Travers

      August 3, 2022 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C

      Luftlinie sind das heute nur gute vier Kilometer gewesen. Und selbst auf dem Weg um das Creux herum wurden es nur etwas mehr als 15 km. Doch das war so geplant.
      Wir kennen den Campingplatz à la Ferme bei Travers von einem Besuch vor 8 Jahren und wollten die vor uns liegende Strecke für morgen verkürzen. Und so gab es Sonnenaufgang um 6 Uhr, zweimal Kaffee, ein gemütliches Schlendern an den Felsen und fast nur abwärts gehen.
      Es ist schön. Und viel zu warm. Wir nutzen jedes Stück Schatten und sind dennoch nach 8 Stunden heute ganz schön platt. Trotz Pausen.
      Jetzt freuen wir uns auf lesen, schreiben, irgendwann den Sonnenuntergang und jede Prise Wind.      Read more

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    • TravelerVia @ 70
      Day 42

      Rivaz 10 miles

      August 23, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

      For complicated reasons today was a bit different. We walked the next 10 miles of the Via and then got the train back so we had 2 nights in the one hotel. The first time in the last 6 weeks that I have stayed more than 1 night anywhere.

      First we opted for the hotel breakfast but as this cost 15SFr each we had to go some to justify the cost. Took an hour and we did our level best.

      Felt really strange to start walking without the big bag. Could really get used to it very easily. Very gentle walking along the lake-side, stopping repeatedly at benches when they were in shade. Very chilled out but it seemed to take ages to cover just 5 miles for the first half. And it was anything but chilly. You might have thought that the lake would have kept it a little cooler but it didn’t seem to.

      Despite passing many restaurants full of folk enjoying fancy lunches we settled for pilgrim fare of tart, bananas and water from a supermarket. At 5SFr probably better value.

      In the afternoon the route headed up the terraces for even better views.
      Lovely air-conditioned train back to Lausanne. Spot of sight-seeing up the tower of the cathedral and back to the hotel.

      After 6 weeks virtually tee-total it didn’t take long to fall under Glynice’s influence and have a couple of pints of lager for tea together with some sort of Swiss tapas. So much better than last night. Might get used to it I suppose.      Read more

    • TravelerHexatrek
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      Day 32

      St Cergue

      July 7, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C

      Parked up at a campground here. only about 25km but felt long.
      Same again tomorrow to finish first leg. Feeling quite jaded after yesterday. looking forward to a couple of days off and visiting our friends in Fechy.Read more

    • TravelerVia @ 70
      Day 40

      Penthalaz 17 miles

      August 21, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C

      Bit of a breakthrough on the sleeping arrangements which I feel the need to share. When camping I have this ridiculously small inflatable mat that I sort of lie on. And a small inflatable pillow that rests on the mat and is almost in a state of continuous motion as the combination of 2 inflatable things is incredibly unstable. The mat is only about a foot and a half wide at the most. Now here’s the tricky bit. I like to sleep on my side with one or more legs bent. There is no way a bent leg can fit on the mat if my backside is also on it. Knee ends up on the ground. Uncomfortable after a short while. But the mat has a sort of thicker bit at the end which can work as a pillow leaving the actual pillow free to be used to support the bent leg. Magic. So much more comfortable. The more astute of you might question why it has taken 8 of the 10 nights I’m camping to work it out but that’s just me.

      While lying there this morning I got to wonder about ants. There were many of them just about everywhere in the tent. When I pack away the tent and carry it 15 miles down the road and then unpack it what do the little buggers make of their new surroundings? Won’t be able to meet up with their mates for a couple of bevvies on a Friday night anymore. Do they make new chums? Are they treated like illegal immigrants by the locals?

      Anyway of much more practical concern was the need to get up and the tent packed before the sun hit it and it quickly became the furnace that it was yesterday evening.

      One thing I have noticed about Switzerland that I do like is the provision of benches. Lots of them. Must have passed more today than in over 5 weeks going through France. Elderly pilgrims do like a wee seat every now and again, preferably in the shade.

      Today started well with a breakfast in a supermarket cafe and I had high hopes of a village that was a couple of hours in. Several shops and bars and restaurants all because it was quite pretty. But not on a Monday in Switzerland apparently. The church was open but not much else. Went a bit short of water until a wee cafe in a hospital complex which did the business. Always a little nervous going too near hospitals in Switzerland especially as my language skills aren’t that great and they do have a bit of a reputation for taking things to the end. But this one didn’t seem that type. Made sure I didn’t sign any disclaimers anyway.

      Got my first glimpse of the Alps today. Expect there will lots of photos of them over the next 10 days or so. Tonight’s campsite looks fun. Couldn’t be closer to the railway if it tried and trains seem to run at least every 5 minutes. Doesn’t give much time to nod off between them. Looks like it’s the mainline between Geneva & Lausanne and the rest of Switzerland. Wonderful.      Read more

    • TravelerI think I’ll Walk
      Day 6

      Day 3 Orbe to Cossonay

      June 6, 2023 in Switzerland ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      What a beautiful days walk. Most of it was through beautiful peaceful Forrest. 500m elevation in the first 2hrs. What a way to start. Found a great lunch spot in the Forrest. The shaded path was very much appreciated then it was down through vineyards to the river and mostly flat or down hill until about 5 km from the end it was out in the hot afternoon sun … and uphill. One tick and one dead mouse today. An excellent view from my hotel window of the French alps on the far side of lac Leman. Pretty tired so an early night for me. 26.6km 7hrs17min.Read more

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    Jura-Nord vaudois District, District du Jura-Nord vaudois

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