Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2022?

[Theatregal]

I hope to get to Vancouver and Victoria one day. I am fascinated by Burchard Gardens!

Another beautiful little jewel of a garden in Victoria is the Abkhazi Garden. There is a wonderful teahouse there too!

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden - Abkhazi Garden| Victoria, BC Canada

The world famous Abkhazi Garden is an exquisite heritage home and garden located in Victoria, British Columbia, a city known for its wonderful gardens.

www.abkhaziteahouse.com

 

[VNwalking]

Today, I played tourist.
After 14 years of coming to Switzerland I finally saw the Rheinfall. It was spectacular, exceeding expwctations. Afrer taking in the spectacle, we walked across the railway bridge, then downriver a few kms to a swimming place. Beautiful clear water, quite different than it looks by the time it meets the sea.
Along the way, a familiar waymarker, though well away from the usual Swiss Jacobways.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

At my everyday park with my favorite hiking buddy

 

[TrvlDad1]

About the only creatures on the Alpharetta Greenway today in the 100F heat were a lost peregrino and a few deer. The young buck has antlers with velvet and didn’t seem interested in the does. None of them fear humans in the park; all grazed within ten feet of the trail.

 

[aliciag56]

Boulder Colorado. Bit hot but good workout

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I found some pulpo on my trail walk yesterday.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Got out early this morning before the forecasted heat and humidity can be fully felt today. Can you see what I saw? It was a discovery I couldn't quite make out because it made no sense! This happened when I stepped on a ledge and looked down into a gulch - after all these years of passing by it! I stopped at the information center and asked the park manager who told me that before Frontenac became a state park in 1957 that particular area had actually been a dump!! Who would've known that? Those are some old cars from the 30' and 40's. My plan is to go and investigate in the fall.

 

[Annette london]

From Horton in Ribblesdale, a circular walk via Pen y Ghent, a fell in the Yorkshire Dales at 2,300 ft
A good path to start off then quite rocky, as far as the top
We took the long, indistinct path around by the moor, a mostly desolate area
Then up a steep path to Polvor hill and again through a boggy area and up to Pen y Ghent
We had not met a soul all day and then suddenly it was like Piccadilly Circus at the top!
A beautiful view across the valley and then down through a pretty steep scrambling section.
It’s always easier going up then coming down…for us anyway
A nice path back to the village
The 16km took us about 7 hours mainly because of the terrain

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Went back out yesterday afternoon and hiked 3 miles in the shade, because I heard the forecast for today was going to feel even warmer without a breeze and with high humidity. They were right! It is steamy already at 9:30 am, so I have no desire to go outside at all, unless, it's for a swim

 

[Theatregal]

Morning along Pitt Lake and Sturgeon Slough - a beautiful area to walk that I hadn't been to before. Along the way, watching a deer eating buds on trees in an orchard, a Great Blue Heron and a Belted Kingfisher fishing, an Eastern Kingbird pair and many other songbirds and raptors.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

I saw a scarlet tanager and a yearling - I think, in the park today. I thought the tanagers had just passed through about three weeks ago and today I spotted this one

 

[SabsP]

Tongeren. Oldest town in Belgium.
Following the former aquaduct.
The Beguinage.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Sabine, I love old stone, bricks and ancient buildings; lucky you! These are things that draw me to the Caminos.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Today we drove 25 miles to walk a "Rails to Trails"; an old railroad track. My friend and I walked 7.7 miles according to her Fitbit.

An old mill.
Odd fungus.

 

[Theatregal]

I saw a scarlet tanager and a yearling - I think, in the park today. I thought the tanagers had just passed through about three weeks ago and today I spotted this one

We had a Scarlet Tanager come through a couple of weeks ago - it stayed in a local park for about 4 days. It caused lots of excitement as it's very rare for our area - in fact the first reported sighting for Vancouver! I've never seen so many birders in one place

 

[VNwalking]

I've never seen so many birders in one place

(As one who has often been in similar gaggles, I always feel for the bird, all those lenses pointed at him.)

 

[Camino Chrissy]

We had a Scarlet Tanager come through a couple of weeks ago - it stayed in a local park for about 4 days. It caused lots of excitement as it's very rare for our area - in fact the first reported sighting for Vancouver! I've never seen so many birders in one place

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Beautiful picture. I've only seen one Scarlet Tanager in my life. It was about ten+ years ago and at first glance I thought it was a male Cardinal, but it was so bright and more orange-red, so I looked it up in a bird book. Interestingly, just the other day, a friend showed us a picture he had taken of one and he normally never sees them either.

 

[Annette london]

We had “a field day” on this walk.
Literally a field day!
I lost count of the number of fields we crossed
From Gargrieve to Malham and back, with a tea stop in Malham. About 22 km
green fields, beautiful scenery and along by the river Aire
Lots of cows and sheep on the way too
This is a section of the Pennine Way

The Pennine Way is a 265 mile (427km) is a national trail through 3 national parks in England and a huge area of outstanding natural beauty
It traverses “the backbone” of England and runs from Edale in the Peak District to Kirk Yetholm in Scotland.

a few days previously , we’d met some runners on another section of the PW
They were racing the whole trail on the Montane Spire race of 265 miles
The winner this year ran it in 71 hours…yikes
A woman ran it in 77 hours…yikes again!
The race is regarded as one of the world’s toughest endurance races
The same route is also covered in winter

 

[Peregrina 2013]

With my enthusiastic botanist to be, and inquisitive favorite hiking partner at Frontenac State Park - as usual, I was taught by her what wild asparagus looks like;-) and she was thrilled with this turkey egg (maybe?) that I found on the trail a few days ago and stashed in some bushes to show her later.
So much fun on such a perfect day!!!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Hiking for two days in Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin, a 2.5 hour drive from home. My friend's Fitbit said we walked over 21,000 steps, and will do a similar amount tomorrow.

 

[Theatregal]

Early morning along Catbird Slough, passing Pitt Lake to the lookout tower at Grant Narrows. Another new path for me - one discovered because of a Rare Bird Alert! The sighting of a Chestnut-sided Warbler - not usually seen in B.C. I didn't see it but came across groups of birders who had. Lots of other birds to see and hear. The real star today was the scenery. A gorgeous area. On the lake, a very quirky little foot passenger ferry. On the way home, my favourite strawberry stand opened today!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Day two hiking in the park; early morning fog.




In this last picture a piece of wood is on a huge rock. If you zoom in it looks like a bird sitting on top...What do you think, @Theatregal?

 

[TrvlDad1]

Day two hiking in the park; early morning fog.
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In this last picture a piece of wood is on a huge rock. If you zoom in it looks like a bird sitting on top...What do you think, @Theatregal?

Definitely some carving going on there, cute & creative transformation of a log.

 

[Theatregal]

In this last picture a piece of wood is on a huge rock. If you zoom in it looks like a bird sitting on top

It does indeed!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Last Wednesday we walked the 16 km. Long N70.
The N70, is one of the most beautiful walking routes in the Netherlands.

The route is very varied, you walk through beautiful chestnut and lime avenues, past meadows with fresh green grass, along exciting paths and last but not least about ‘8 mountains’.
The high temperature also made the walk extra hard .

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Yesterday we visited "the gardens off Appeltern"

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Tongeren. Oldest town in Belgium.
Following the former aquaduct.
The Beguinage.
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Love the sign, so true and a beer is waiting for you on the other side.

 

[VNwalking]

A last short walk in Europe for a while. In Bavaria, East of Munich. An enormous linden tree!

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Hiking in the same park I go to most of time - close to my home, Frontenac State Park .Today I saw this amazing mushroom and was so lucky to see a beautiful deer resting in the shade under the trees, so I quickly snapped a couple of pictures from different angles and went on my way without alarming it





My daughter just told me that the mushroom I found yesterday is called "Chicken of the Woods";-)

Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms - Backyard Forager

Chicken of the Woods made me fall in love with mushrooms. I'll never forget the thrill of that first find or the taste of my first wild mushroom.

backyardforager.com

 

[Former member 49149]

Sometimes I do duty in the Camino Information office at the side of St James's church In Dublin. It was a very nice day today, in terms of meeting people and going to the pilgrim blessing that happens at midday on the first Saturday of the month. I took a few photos, and those with masks were fine, but I have blurred one with two soon-to-be pilgrims, to preserve their privacy. A lovely surprise was discovering a repeat offender pilgrim who came in for a new pilgrim passport, and we exchanged Forum names. Those on duty try to welcome anyone who appears at the door, and offer information asked for. Same really as hospitaleros - watch, listen, be there...
The first photo shows two versions of Santiago, brought along by my companion on duty. She brought them from her home in Mexico. She is wearing a totally camino jacket In the second photo. In the little chapel of St James, you can see four pilgrim/volunteers - two of each, and the last one shows Father Eugene who gave a short inspirational talk before blessing each one, and any items brought along, that will travel to Santiago.
The church was built mid 19th century, but the connection with the departure point for Santiago predates that...
I attach links to two websites. One is referring to a book by an archivist, and the other to a company that organises travel for those who wish to use their services.

The medieval Irish on the Camino of St James

Medieval Pilgrims to Santiago de Compostelaby Bernadette Cunningham (Four Court Press, €19.95)I never pass St James’s Gate in Dublin without thinking of that ancient city portal as the sta

www.irishcatholic.com

The History of the Camino de Santiago

The History of the Camino de Santiago

caminoways.com

Edit: I have just ordered the book by the archivist, via Kenny's of Galway. They offer worldwide free postage. I do not belong to the Kenny family, but they are my first port of call when looking for books. I paid less than the price in the article above. I am a sucker for books. I took bags of them to our nearest charity shop the other day so have to fill up the spaces on the bookshelves.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Today on my local trail I mostly picked raspberries so my walk was quite short. I used gallon milk jugs as the handles are easy to carry. I picked so many that I decided to freeze more than half of them for smoothies. After I returned home I headed to the grocery store for vanilla ice cream to go with them for dessert after dinner tonight...yum.

 

[nycwalking]

I drove along SoCal coast. Exited car. Walked a bit. Back in car. More driving. Malibu to Hermosa Beach to park across street from Lax.

 

[nycwalking]

Part two.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I drove along SoCal coast. Exited car. Walked a bit. Back in car. More driving. Malibu to Hermosa Beach to park across street from Lax.

@nycwalking, You live in a wonderful area near the sea. The majority of us cannot use the word "coast" when speaking of our local walks.

Part two.

All interesting pictures from you today. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. I didn't know you were an astronaut.

 

[nycwalking]

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[Camino Chrissy]

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That was a big white bird overhead.

 

[ranthr]

Now at least summer in the north of Norway, since I am not on the camino, still walking in my home district in temperature similar to Spain at the moment.
MOSQUITOLAND,so using a headnet is ok if you dońt wont mosquitos, flies and the like to trouble you on your climb. Still midnightsun as well.

 

[ranthr]

A walk in the Yorkshire dales in the north of England
A national park since 1954 and famous for its dry stone walls, Limestone hills and numerous caves it’s an area of outstanding natural beauty
a 10km walk near the village of Settle over various stills and fields and passing by a lovely waterfall
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I walked the Hadrian Wall path some years ago and would like to go back to England to try other paths.
Hope to go back before I get to old

 

[Theatregal]

Sometimes I do duty in the Camino Information office at the side of St James's church In Dublin.

I enjoyed my visit to the office and church very much! A great chat with some very welcoming folks!

 

[Theatregal]

This morning along Roberts Bank in Tsawwassen. Another new path that I will return to! Along the way some lovely pink Queen Anne's Lace and a stare-down with a very curious Marmot who ran up the rocks from the tidal flats for a visit. It sat with me for a bit before running back to the flats to meet its friend.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

That was a big white bird overhead.

A much smaller, grey/brown one that was a whole lot quieter came and perched close to me as I was doing some weeding in the garden. I think that it had some worms in mind but was unfazed by me, being within patting distance until I pulled my phone out to take a photo when it hopped a little further away.



Later on I was walking around the harbour and remembered to take a photo.

 

[SabsP]

With our small Sunday walking group.
8k. Early start seeing we do prefer not getting too warm.





A famous cartoonfigure asking us to keep it clean...

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Saw a turkey today at the state park by my house Came across a wind blown dead tree across the trail, and if you don't know what you're looking at when you come across this (3rd photo) - from afar it looks like a big black cat!

 

[nycwalking]

@nycwalking, You live in a wonderful area near the sea. The majority of us cannot use the word "coast" when speaking of our local walks.

All interesting pictures from you today. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. I didn't know you were an astronaut.

You’re an astronaut as well.

Together we’ve been on many a Not trips.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Short 6K hike, difficult due to heat & humidity, steepness & footing. Guess that place…clue: the reddish cactus is known as a half moon cactus here.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Not meant to be a trick question. Here is the cactus…

 

[mspath]

Not meant to be a trick question. Here is the cactus…

Is this a placed called Half Moon Bay?
For example is this in California or Mexico?

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I was wondering that too, @mspath.
Or Jamaica?

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Saw a turkey today at the state park by my house Came across a wind blown dead tree across the trail, and if you don't know what you're looking at when you come across this (3rd photo) - from afar it looks like a big black cat!


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It does look like a big black cat! I assume it's a log if you feel your life isn't in danger.

 

[TrvlDad1]

The cactus is called Half Moon, the bay is called the Bight. The excursion could be called a rum Camino.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

I assume it's a log if you feel your life isn't in danger.

The first time I saw it I have to admit it gave me pause But then, of course, common sense prevailed and I moved on because there are no panthers or black bears in our area - or are there?
Indeed, it is an old rotted tree trunk that fell onto the trunk of that tree just so

 

[Camino Chrissy]

The first time I saw it I have to admit it gave me pause But then, of course, common sense prevailed and I moved on because there are no panthers or black bears in our area - or are there?
Indeed, it is an old rotted tree trunk that fell onto the trunk of that tree just so

I think Northern Minnesota has black bears. You apparently live farther south.

 

[aliciag56]

rocky mountain natural wildlife refuge. Hot flat exposed. Did see a few deer, buffalo, possibly rattlesnake. Got 8.5 miles in though

 

[Camino Chrissy]

A four mile walk on my local "rail to trail" this morning on a very warm day. Not sure what these dense yellow weeds are, but the lavendar flowers are Crown Vetch, which is often planted on hills to prevent erosion. The farmer's field has soybeans planted.

 

[Theatregal]

Not sure what these dense yellow weeds are,

I think it's Wild Parsnip.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I think it's Wild Parsnip.

You are correct, thanks! I just googled images of it. Ironically I am watching a new season on Netflix, "Alone" and Wild Parsnip was mentioned in foraging.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Another day, another island walk. I think the white flowers are kite dreams; can’t indentify the pods or the beans.

 

[koknesis]

Last week hiking was accompanied by some wildlife.. a hedgehog and a viper ..

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[TrvlDad1]

Less a walk and more an island rock scramble to the Bubbly Pool today, which is only bubbly with the winter currents and tides. The un-regenerated damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017 is still evident in many places, but has made for a driftwood artist’s paradise.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

I think Northern Minnesota has black bears. You apparently live farther south.

We certainly do! And in all of my backpacking trips over the years on the Superior Hiking Trail I have yet to see one! Which, of course is a good thing;-) Indeed, I do live in the southern part of MN.

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Today started cloudy and by the time I came out of the park the sun had peeked out and made it feel hot and steamy. I had never seen a White-Tailed Skimmer dragonfly until today! Though the information I found says it's very common, this was a first for me! I've seen the blue, red, black and other colors but this one caught my eye because it had black and transparent wings with a white body.
Last year there were no berries in the park because they had a burn, but it looks like this year the raspberries and the blackberries are back in abundance
Saw this beautiful butterfly - which is relatively common here in MN, and then on my way down I caught sight of this raccoon All in all a very fun hiking day!

 

[Former member 49149]

Today started cloudy and by the time I came out of the park the sun had peeked out and made it feel hot and steamy. I had never seen a White-Tailed Skimmer dragonfly until today! Though the information I found says it's very common, this was a first for me! I've seen the blue, red, black and other colors but this one caught my eye because it had black and transparent wings with a white body.
Last year there were no berries in the park because they had a burn, but it looks like this year the raspberries and the blackberries are back in abundance
Saw this beautiful butterfly - which is relatively common here in MN, and then on my way down I caught sight of this raccoon All in all a very fun hiking day!


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Lovely photos, and you sent me on a very quick search: what are racoons here for? I found some info on Critter cleanout. There is a lot more info available! The only pet in my house as a child was a budgie. It earned the name cheekie. I wonder why? Six of us taunting it... it soon moved to an aunt's house...

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Walking on the Middle Bluff Trail along the old limestone quarry there is this big stone in front of what looks like a secret opening. If only I knew the right magic words;-) Then on to the Upper luff Trail for a total of about a 5 mile hike on another hot steamy day!

 

[SabsP]

Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in the bikebag!
Rolling hills here!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in de bikebag!

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My husband has several E-bikes and loves them. I occasionally ride with him although walking is my "thing". You will love using it!

 

[Peregrina 2013]

Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).

I've been intrigued by electric bikes for a while now but haven't taken the time to research them yet. It's on my list of things to try in the near future

 

[TrvlDad1]

Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in the bikebag!
Rolling hills here!

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A few years ago, I went on a twenty mile ride on my regular bike with a friend who had just bought an electric. It only held a charge for 15 miles, so we got in a five mile unintended walk too.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

@TrvlDad1, E-bikes have come a long way since several years ago and there are a variety of battery sizes for much longer distances.

 

[SabsP]

A few years ago, I went on a twenty mile ride on my regular bike with a friend who had just bought an electric. It only held a charge for 15 miles, so we got in a five mile unintended walk too.

Ai ai...range of my bike is 100k , depending on some factors of course but drive to work is 14k. so should be ok.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Ai ai...range of my bike is 100k , depending on some factors of course but drive to work is 14k. so should be ok.

Her electric was small and clearly undersized for our ride. Live & learn, I guess. Most of them we see now look like small-medium motorcycles.

 

[SabsP]

Her electric was small and clearly undersized for our ride. Live & learn, I guess. Most of them we see now look like small-medium motorcycles.

Mine is still a classic max 25 k. And not a speedelec of 45k.
But my preference is still walking...

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Mine is still a classic max 25 k. And not a speedelec of 45k.
But my preference is still walking...

Yes, me too!

 

[Annette london]

Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in the bikebag!
Rolling hills here!

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Wonderful
Enjoy your new mode of transport Sabine.
The last time I cycled 20 miles I couldn’t sit down for a week, and that was despite having plenty of padding!
I think I will stick to the walking now

A few years ago, my nephew cycled 20,000 km from Alaska to Argentina for the “Irish carers association“ charity who helped care for my mum
He wrote a book about his journey and I couldn’t even manage 20 miles!

 

[mspath]

Finally I decided to buy an electric bike ( funny seeing I am often complaining about the tourists here on their bike and not respecting traffic rules).
Fuel prices are getting so expensive that I decided to use the e- bike on certain days to go to work.
On top of that it makes it easier for me to bike to a starting point for a local walk.
Walking boots in the bikebag!
Rolling hills here!

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Sabine,
Your bike looks great. May you have many good rides before snowfall. Indeed hills do make a difference as I learned 62 years ago (!!) when I went over the Alps at 20.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Sabine,
Your bike looks great. May you have many good rides before snowfall. Indeed hills do make a difference as I learned 62 years ago (!!) when I went over the Alps at 20.

I loved reading that post again! You have done some interesting adventures in your life! I'm sure you have more of them that we know nothing of.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Wonderful
Enjoy your new mode of transport Sabine.
The last time I cycled 20 miles I couldn’t sit down for a week, and that was despite having plenty of padding!
I think I will stick to the walking now

A few years ago, my nephew cycled 20,000 km from Alaska to Argentina for the “Irish carers association“ charity who helped care for my mum
He wrote a book about his journey and I couldn’t even manage 20 miles!

What is the name of the book. Is it still in print?

 

[Annette london]

What is the name of the book. Is it still in print?

Hi TrivDad
i got the mileage wrong
it was 27,000 km not 20,000
a mere 7000 mistake!
yes it’s still there
book or kindle
i will send a screenshot
let me know what you think.
I loved reading it and did not want to finish the book
A bit like the Camino I suppose and that’s why I love the Where did you walk thread
We get to see, in photos so many lovely places and experiences
Armchair travellers if you like.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Hi TrivDad
i got the mileage wrong
it was 27,000 km not 20,000
a mere 7000 mistake!
yes it’s still there
book or kindle
i will send a screenshot
let me know what you think.
I loved reading it and did not want to finish the book
A bit like the Camino I suppose and that’s why I love the Where did you walk thread
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Great thanks, I love adventure books since my days of actually “adventuring” seriously are pretty much youthful ashes and memories. Can’t wait to get it and will send a very layman’s review.

 

[TrvlDad1]

Thanks again, AL, if you care for biking adventure books, there is one by Durvla Murphy entitled Full Tilt, about her solo bike trip from London to Kabul (yes, Afghanistan). As I recall it was in the 1930s. National Geographic rated it high on their Top 100 Adventure Books of all time,
Also, one by a guy from my home town, Athens, GA (woof), Fred Birchmore, who biked around the world after WWII; hthe title is Biking Around the World similar. I think it’s out of print but available.
Not trying to coop the Walking Thread which I love. Just armchair walking/biking today. I love all the Camino threads, but this is my hands down favorite when I’m not on Camino.

 

[Tulle]

Why I didn’t take a walk today: 10 degrees C, wind, rain, fog and probably snow on the highest mountain tops. I live close to the coast and the ocean and this kind of weather is quite common even in July. I don’t like it...

 

[Camino Chrissy]

View attachment 129218Why I didn’t take a walk today: 10 degrees C, wind, rain, fog and probably snow on the highest mountain tops. I live close to the coast and the ocean and this kind of weather is quite common even in July. I don’t like it...

Cheer up! I hear Norway is beautiful. Send us that same picture of your lovely deck on a sunny day next time you get one!

 

[SabsP]

View attachment 129218Why I didn’t take a walk today: 10 degrees C, wind, rain, fog and probably snow on the highest mountain tops. I live close to the coast and the ocean and this kind of weather is quite common even in July. I don’t like it...

It will get better! Hang in there . We are expecting 30 C this week.Only the idea makes my brain melt.

 

[Tulle]

Cheer up! I hear Norway is beautiful. Send us that same picture of your lovely deck on a sunny day next time you get one!

Well, this is 2 weeks ago

 

[Former member 49149]

On a fresh bright Sunday morning... many plans, but the one I acted on took me out to the port, on my old fashioned bike.

I did walk a little bit! I wanted to see how far the works have got on the new cycle path. As yet we have no idea how they will finish the circle, over to the south side of the bay. It is so lovely to have this new option for both cycling and walking, which offers clear skies above, and is removed from the activities of the port, yet ends up at the ferry terminal where there is a cafe. Best on a Sunday when there is minimal traffic.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

View attachment 129218Why I didn’t take a walk today: 10 degrees C, wind, rain, fog and probably snow on the highest mountain tops. I live close to the coast and the ocean and this kind of weather is quite common even in July. I don’t like it...

Sounds like the forecast for tomorrow where I live. It managed to get up to 18° Celsius today. Blasted Winter! I am hanging out for Summer.

 

[SabsP]

7k. circular walk around the Hermitage of Vrijhern with our walkinggroup. Gorgeous surroundings. Very peaceful.
Halfway another small chapel with some artwork and a quiet spot for contemplation/ consolation.
Meadow with donkeys.
Afterwards a coffee ( loungechairs with advertisement for a strong beer but way too early for that).

 

[mspath]

It will get better! Hang in there . We are expecting 30 C this week.Only the idea makes my brain melt.

Here in France on the Marne River the forecast is 36 C for Wednesday. Just walking to the nearby post box will be exhausting.

 

[Ali@59]

Tha

On a fresh bright Sunday morning... many plans, but the one I acted on took me out to the port, on my old fashioned bike.
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I did walk a little bit! I wanted to see how far the works have got on the new cycle path. As yet we have no idea how they will finish the circle, over to the south side of the bay. It is so lovely to have this new option for both cycling and walking, which offers clear skies above, and is removed from the activities of the port, yet ends up at the ferry terminal where there is a cafe. Best on a Sunday when there is minimal traffic.
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I can see an eye in the sky on your third photo above the pole

 

[Theatregal]

Overcast morning along Brunswick Point but lots of colour from crowvetch, thistle, everlasting pea, lineseed, buttercups, dandelions and new growth farm fields.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Looks like a beautiful place to remember loved ones. Just sit down and let your thoughts and emotions do the rest. And the beautiful text on the brown board also helps.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I actually wanted to walk over the three bridges on Friday (about 26 km.) but because I also had an appointment in the hospital, I only did two bridges and the Waterbus. (still almost 16 km.)



My walking friend for 10 minutes , lovely.

 

[Annette london]

A quick ride on the tube from home to see the
Superbloom at The Tower of London
The moat surrounding the tower has been transformed from a flat lawn into a beautiful habitat for wildlife and a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

20 million seeds were planted in March, so the moat now will be filled with waves of colour from June- September
This is the first year of the transformation
we passed by the tower bridge …and the dining pods….not much change from a fiver I’ll bet!!
then onto the Dickens inn for a cuppa
A nice few hours before the crowds arrived

 

[JimG59]

I climbed Ben Lomond, overlooking beautiful Loch Lomond in Scotland. Over 3,100 feet and will give my legs a good workout for the journey over the Pyrenees in September when I start my Camino.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

A quick ride on the tube from home to see the
Superbloom at The Tower of London

Is that St Catherine Dock? I remember going there to see Robin Knox Johnson's Swahili in 1970, I think.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

For non-aging Brits, The Swahili was a tub of a boat that Johnson had built of teak in Sri Lanka. He won the first ever round-the-world single-handed race. He was the only competitor to make it. An amazing story.

Sunday Times Golden Globe Race - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Former member 49149]

For non-aging Brits, The Swahili was a tub of a boat that Johnson had built of teak in Sri Lanka. He won the first ever round-the-world single-handed race. He was the only competitor to make it. An amazing story.

Sunday Times Golden Globe Race - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Thanks for the explanation. I do not have a clue what a non-aging Brit might look like, but this advancing-in-age person (with a UK passport) is thankful for the first new knowledge for today! And what a lovely gesture, to hand over his prize money to that poor man's family.

 

[Peregrinopaul]

Edit: the name of the boat was Suhaili.

Thanks for the explanation. I do not have a clue what a non-aging Brit might look like, but this advancing-in-age person (with a UK passport) is thankful for the first new knowledge for today! And what a lovely gesture, to hand over his prize money to that poor man's family.

The Crowhurst story is tragedy writ large. Bernard Moitessier was a true pilgrim of the oceans.
Enough. Back to the thread.

 

[Annette london]

Is that St Catherine Dock? I remember going there to see Robin Knox Johnson's Swahili in 1970, I think.

Hi peregrinopaul
yes that’s st Katherine’s dock where the postbox photo was taken
There are lots of cafés and restaurants on the other side
it’s a lively place

 

[TrvlDad1]

A leisurely, 5-mile, dog-days-of-summer walk along the Sope Creek and Chattahoochee River trails and their backwaters. Very few runners/walkers/bikers out this afternoon and not a single deer, squirrel, turtle or snake seen, even though the solunar tables predicted a major feeding time during my walk. But the mosquitoes were undeterred.

 

[Former member 49149]

Along Strand Road - where else! - at low tide. On return, I noticed a ship that perhaps heralds a return to "normal" times. The name intrigued me - Road Scholar (clever!), and at the bow it said Aegean Odyssey. I looked it up and a brief scan of the website tells me yes, it is the beginning of the return of cruise ships. It is rather small in comparison to some of the monsters that used to berth just where the river meets the sea...