Monday, 22 September 2014

Walking in the foothills of the Pyrenees

10th September 2014

Sun, sun sun…..time to get up and take a walk in the foothills of the Pyrenees. About 5 miles from the campsite is the small hamlet of Sadernes, this is the start of the 13km walk that follows the river through valleys and gorges, trails up mountains and through wooded glades to finally reach Sant Aniol d'Aguja…...

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[caption id="attachment_2396" align="aligncenter" width="427"]IMG_4839 The morning sunshine trickling through the trees….[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_2398" align="aligncenter" width="427"]A quiet, clear pool... A quiet, clear pool...[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_2400" align="aligncenter" width="427"]Ummmm!! How to get across without getting wet…. Ummmm!! How to get across without getting wet….[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2401" align="aligncenter" width="427"]IMG_4848 Tranquility….[/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_2404" align="aligncenter" width="427"]IMG_4858 An incredibly deep gorge filled with the purest, coldest mountain water...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2405" align="aligncenter" width="427"]Crossing the gorge... Crossing the gorge...[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2406" align="aligncenter" width="640"]A church in the hills…our destination. A church in the hills…our destination.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2407" align="aligncenter" width="640"]This refuge is currently being restored…what a place to stay! This refuge is currently being restored…what a place to stay![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_2408" align="aligncenter" width="427"]Many signs of wild boar having spent the night digging for food…..hoping they are nocturnal!!!! Many signs of wild boar having spent the night digging for food…..hoping they are nocturnal!!!![/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_2410" align="aligncenter" width="427"]Spot the rock climber….Rosie, this is for you! Spot the rock climber….Rosie, this is for you![/caption]

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[caption id="attachment_2412" align="aligncenter" width="427"]IMG_4878 Our last views of the river….[/caption]

 

 

1 comment:

  1. Beautiful countryside. Very jealous, but loving living it with you. xxxx

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