sharing my thoughts through words and images
April 15, 2023 After some cold, damp days, the weather took a more positive turn! It was sunny for most of our 18 kilometer walk today, albeit a tad windy and cool. But – oh, the sun!! 🙂 We left Vivioles bright and early… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Vivioles to Le Terly”
April 13 and 14, 2023 Conques is a medieval town renowned for its preserved Romanesque architecture and art. The town is built on a steep hill and most of the streets are paved in cobblestones. The wet weather made walking in town more treacherous… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Conques to Vivioles”
As the power company draws off water to meet energy demands downstream, the lake levels are dropping and the shoreline has changed. Tree stumps that are typically submerged have gained new life and provide interesting artistic impressions across the landscape. Before the Oak Fork… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal: Fall is in the Air”
The trail that circumnavigates Timothy Lake follows several different pathways including a section of the Pacific Crest Trail, and two different National Forest trails – the Timothy Lake 528 and 529. It’s a beautiful 13-mile hike with minimal elevation gain and spectacular scenery through… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Perimeter trail”
On one our recent day’s off, we planned a day trip to the small town of Hood River to get supplies. After enjoying a DELICIOUS breakfast at the Huckleberry Inn in Government Camp, our first stop was the trailhead for the Tamanawas Falls. This… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Tamanawas Falls”
We started our workamping gig in the state of Oregon on May 6 with a weeklong training session held at the facility headquarters in Estacada, Oregon. Our employer, Portland General Electric, operates 14 different day use and overnight camping facilities along the Clackamas River… Continue Reading “Workamping in Oregon”
April 13, 2023 My room at the Hôtel La Bastide d’Olt was ready shortly after finishing up my beer in the bar. At around 54 euros each for the “demi-pension”, this place was a real bargain. Our room was actually on 2 levels – one main… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Golinhac to Conques”
April 11 and April 12, 2023 As I continued my walk along the Lot River towards Estaing, the picturesque city exploded into view with the 15th-century Château d’Estaing rising up above the other buildings – taking center stage. As I approached the bridge that crosses… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Estaing to Golinhac”
April 11, 2023 Today’s walk to the picturesque village of Estaing was by far my favorite day since the beginning of the journey. It would also prove to be the longest – clocking in at 21.5 kilometers. The weather started out cloudy with a… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Saint-Côme d’Olt to Estaing”
April 10, 2023 Springtime! That was the first word I recorded when writing in my journal about today’s walk to Saint-Côme d’Olt! Trees were starting to show signs of breaking out in leaf, the day was sunny and warm and the most impressive sight… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Saint Chély-d’Aubrac to Saint-Côme d’Olt”