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Via Francigena: Martigny to Orsieres
Suddenly the mists parted, revealing the valley
Via Francigena: Martigny, Switzerland.
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The Irish road to Avagannagh |
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Road to Aghavannagh – an Irish walk
The Irish road to Avagannagh
From the diary – Monday: Glendalough – Aghavannagh
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Walking Experiences
A classic Lake Leman steamer. |
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Travel Europe – meet a guidebook writer & Charlie Chaplin
Lausanne, Switzerland. On the Via Francigena
A classic Lake Leman steamer.
When on the Via Francigena, there are precious few opportunities that come your way in regards to being ferried about instead of walking. Such an opportunity arose in travelling from Lausanne to Vevey – by ferry.
In the morning, with the bright sun beaming in the sky, we... [Read more of this review]
1820s Lock Keeper's Cottage |
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Canal Walk – Offa’s Dyke
1820s Lock Keeper's Cottage
In a B&B at Buttington on the Offa’s Dyke Path:
Over a breakfast shared with Dan, our hostess Mona told us she had been doing B&B for 36 years since her husband’s death. Her husband had just got off the bus, returning from work when he was hit by a car.
Mona was a sprightly pensioner, keeping herself busy... [Read more of this review]
View from Carreg Cennen Castle |
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Welsh Castles: Carreg Cennen Castle
View from Carreg Cennen Castle
December 27, Wales.
It was getting cold. I was staying with Jerry, a friend from Ammanford in Wales. We had placed a thermometer outside overnight and this morning it gave a conservative reading of 0°C. Apparently it had dropped to -8°C overnight. Needless to say much of the outdoors was frozen.
Today’s plan was... [Read more of this review]
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Walking Gear
At the cosy Telscombe Youth Hostel |
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South Downs Way – Walker’s snacks, accommodation and the Telscombe Youth Hostel
At the cosy Telscombe Youth Hostel
We were on the South Downs Way, one of England’s fine walking paths and staying at the Frog Firle Youth Hostel.
For an interesting description of this youth hostel see the article: South Downs Way – Frogs and White Horses
Breakfast with youth hostellers Alan and Jane. Alan mentioned that he made bike wheels for... [Read more of this review]
Medieval pilgrim's gear |
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What were medieval Pilgrim’s motivations and gear?
Medieval pilgrim's gear
Le Puy – Conques, Les Faux to Aumont Aubrac
This was the fourth day of walking and we knew that tomorrow was a rest day. The walking had been challenging but not too tiring.
A grateful pilgrim appreciates a good rest when it presents itself or is planned for.
We left the efficient and pleasant Hotel L’Oustal de Parent... [Read more of this review]
Kings House Hotel |
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The oldest Hotel in Scotland – and it’s on the West Highland Way
Kings House Hotel
Bridge of Orchy- Kings House Hotel (21.5 km) – Glencoe, Argyll
We were staying at a B&B near the village of Bridge of Orchy. The overnight rain had brought about an overcast morning.
It was time to pay for dinner and order lunch. Dinner turned out to be £10 each instead of £9 and a packed lunch started out at £6, but... [Read more of this review]
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