Tuesday 24 September 2024
Today's hike part 2: Fanal forest. Many of these beautiful trees have been dated at 5-800 years old! So cool!
Tuesday 24 September 2024
Part 1 of today's hike: down to the waterfall source of this levada, through lush forest & past fern walls. Magical!
Sunday 22 September 2024
Hike pt 2: Miradouro dos Balcoes. Actually lucky with clouds - as we left it really rolled in & could see nothing!
Sunday 22 September 2024
First part of today's hike: Levada do Furado all to ourselves. Didn't see a soul until we were almost back to start!
Friday 20 September 2024
Coastal hike from Canical, along the levada to Pico do Facho & back. Mostly dry & dusty but very quiet which is nice.
Monday 22 July 2024
Crystal clear Lac d'Estom & the equally pristine Gave de Lutour. Many shallows & waterfalls on this hike. Stunning!
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Part two of our hike today. The impossibly beautiful Lago d'Arpy. Lost for words!
Tuesday 25 June 2024
Easy hike through pine forest carpeted with buttercups to Belvedere d'Arpy, which has an amazing view of Mt Blanc!
Thursday 6 June 2024
Beautiful short hike by Rio Aguas Limpias. Saw a few falls but from noise in gorge below are plenty more out of view.
Sunday 24 December 2023
Sunrise stroll at Sarrat de Gaye. Forgot to scowl when asked to wear a silly hat. Must be going soft! 
Merry Xmas!
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Short hike to Mirador de Zamariain... what a view! This area of Spain a bit reminiscent of Aussie Blue Mountains 
Monday 2 October 2023
Short but steep hike through mostly shady forest to Passerelle d'Holzarte. Cool suspension bridge over a deep gorge.
Thursday 15 June 2023
Obligatory, 'hiking past cows in Switzerland' shots
Thursday 15 June 2023
Lunch with a view... nom, nom, nom 
Thursday 15 June 2023
Out of the forest to spectacular views down the Lauterbrunnen valley. Another amazing Swiss hiking experience!
Thursday 15 June 2023
Hiking above Wengen & Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland). What a day!
Thursday 15 June 2023
Heading out of Wengen on a little hike today. Up into the forest for the first leg...
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Onwards & upwards as they say! Last part of today's hike via Windegghutte. Few chains on this climb. Awesome route!
Wednesday 29 June 2022
Short & sometimes steep hike up to the Trift Bridge. So lucky it turned out nice Sure, this is pretty, but wait...
Wednesday 22 June 2022
Rain & fog cleared by noon so: so much for a rest day. Mind you, this little forest hike was still pretty relaxing
Sunday 22 May 2022
Lac de Gaube & Pont d'Espagne - always incredible! Perfect weather. Saw a few marmots but to slow for a pic - doh!
Friday 16 April 2021
Beautiful La Peyre & Croix de Beliou. Sunny but 0C with 60kph wind & snowfields. To think I almost wore shorts! 
Tuesday 4 August 2020
Hike up to Refuge de Larribet. Lots of beautiful crystal clear water. Survived herds of wild animals intact! Phew!
Wednesday 20 May 2020
Hike Col de Moulata to Hourquette d'Ouscouaou & snowline - ahem - Spectacular views. Picnic. Sunny perfection!
Monday 27 August 2018
Today's stroll, only 10 mins from home, Courades de Bazust. Nice to be back doing close to 'proper' hiking
Thursday 20 April 2017
Little walk up the hill from Bagneres-de-Bigorre. Col du Bedat. Lovely having a local guide to show the way. Thx!
Monday 19 December 2016
So... the alternate walking route from Pont d'Espagne up to Lac de Gaube. Almost as pretty as the summer path?
Sunday 11 December 2016
Random hike up a nearby hill: Plateau d'Esquiou. Pratiwi said was a bit steep near the top. But it's a plateau!
Monday 28 November 2016
Afternoon stroll: Col de Beyrede to ridge above. Just made snow line. Spectacular & one of the best short walks here!
Monday 15 August 2016
Hike to Estany de Gerber, past another two smaller lakes. This pretty high up in the Spanish Pyrenees, around 2150m.
Monday 6 June 2016
Random walkies just up the hill from Gerde. Lovely shady track is good as it's pretty warm this evening.
Saturday 14 November 2015
As we're here: short walk up to the ridge & back. Funny how the cows pick a spot with the best view to relax, huh?
Thursday 22 October 2015
Well... they almost got the timing right Not bad for a bunch of old folk taking it nice & easy though!
Thursday 22 October 2015
Hallooooooooo... Apakah anda ingin bergabung dengan saya sebagai kari kambing?
Thursday 22 October 2015
Most of this has been downhill... until now. One small bump to get over to reach the village at the end of the trail.
Thursday 22 October 2015
Having fun in Cares Gorge. Perfect day for a hike!
Thursday 22 October 2015
Continuing on... Getting a little sun in this deep gorge in the afternoon was very welcome! Amazing place!
Thursday 22 October 2015
Starting out on walk through Cares Gorge. Bit cold, dark & damp in the opening section despite being close to noon.
Thursday 1 October 2015
Hike up to Lac d'Oô. Lovely autumn colours & beautiful views. Pratiwi being brave with the locals too. Mooooo!
Sunday 30 August 2015
Won't say the hike back was bad. Views to the coast after all! Just think it will take time to get over Preikestolen!
Sunday 30 August 2015
This is just the path on the way to Preikestolen. You don't want to stumble to the left here!
Sunday 30 August 2015
This cliff is hidden from view on the hike up. The "Holy crap!" feeling of stepping round the corner here is awesome!
Sunday 30 August 2015
The hike up to Preikestolen is pretty nice in it's own right. But as they say, you ain't seen nothing yet!!!...
Monday 3 August 2015
Rest of the hike up to Vesterasfjellet lookout. Nice easy walk & well worth it. Someone enjoyed walking with goats
Monday 3 August 2015
Start of short hike up to Vesterasfjellet. We had to go by the 'waterfall steps' again. Much better with sunshine
Saturday 25 July 2015
Not really best way to finish an all day hike: slippery roots galore on a very steep slope! Still an epic day though!
Saturday 25 July 2015
Pratiwi negotiating part of the, "It's not dangerous, honest!" section. To be fair, it's not as bad as it looks
Saturday 25 July 2015
Almost at Andalsnes? Erm, not yet! The hike is longer than you'd think! Run out of superlatives to describe the view!
Saturday 25 July 2015
End of 'tricky' stuff? Was a trail register to sign off here, but plenty of scope to fall off cliffs still ahead!
Saturday 25 July 2015
A look back at where we came from... and on to where we're going. Still a lot of hiking left in the day!
