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April 17, 2023 Today, our walk between Figeac and Béduer would be a short walk – only 12 kilometers or close to 7.5 miles. The weather is clear and sunny. It’s interesting to note there is a popular alternate route that leaves Figeac called… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Figeac to Béduer”
April 16, 2023 Leaving Le Terly, it would be a shortish walk to our destination of Figeac – about 11 kilometers. Piece of cake!! The weather gods delivered us a nice day for our hike – sunny, blue skies! The first small hamlet we… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Le Terly to Figeac”
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”
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”
It has been 4 weeks since our arrival at Timothy Lake to begin our newest workamping adventure. We have settled in nicely and feel lucky to have this view every day! It’s amazing how different the mountain appears from day to day depending on… Continue Reading “Timothy Lake Journal – Mt. Hood”
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”
February 9, 2024 – Port of Cabo San Lucas – On Board Ship As I mentioned in my last post, due to illness, we all stayed on board the ship today. And, it was okay. The day started off with an amazing sunrise that… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise Day 14-15”
February 8, 2024 – Mazatlán After an anxiety-filled night visiting the medical center on board the ship and a restless night’s sleep , I saw some improvement in the morning once the meds started kicking in. I made the decision to go on the… Continue Reading “Panama Canal Cruise Day 13”