Tag: Landscapes
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Day 7: Aumont-Aubrac to Montgros
~15 miles, across the Aubrac Plateau, rolling hills and very little shade Wow, wow, wow! What an absolutely stunning place this is! I think it took us two hours longer that anticipated because we stopped to take so many photos (that of course do no justice to this place). The area is a high plateau…
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Day 6: Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole to Aumont-Aubrac
~10 miles, rolling hills, and little shade Day 6 feels like we are finally in a rythme and the days are beginning to blend together. We just finished approximately 60 miles in total. It was also the hottest day yet, highs in mid-70s, but somehow it felt like the 90s. I’m not sure if it’s…
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Day 5: Chazeaux to Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole
~12 miles, rolling hills The day began with a light, misty rain and lovely forested paths. We stopped for tea and ice cream at Domaine du Sauvage, a well known, and loved, pilgrim accommodation along the way. We continued through managed forests and open fields and I think our bodies are starting to feel the…
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Day 4: Saugues to Chazeaux
~10 miles (rolling hills, very little shade) Today my body (mostly my feet and legs) is sore and I’m glad for a break from the big hills. However, the sun was intense and there was very little shade along the route. I’m feeling a little crispy despite my long pants and long sleeves and big…
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Day 3: Monistrol-d’Allier to Saugues
~10 miles (big uphill and then rolling hills) Today was challenging, although not as difficult as yesterday. The route went up the mountain instead of down, but the path was wider and not quite as vertical as the day before. Shortly after leaving Monistrol-d’Allier we came across a small chapel dedicated to Mary Magdalene built…
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Olympia, WA Fall 2014
Went for a cold, mid-fall hike in Olympia, WA today and to my surprise still found lots of mushrooms and other natural wonders along the way!
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Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, WA
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Photos: Oregon Coast in February
Walking As a Way of Knowing 