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We have never seen as many wild flowers as we’ve seen on today’s walk… 100s of varieties in a multitude of colours, including many plants that we’d usually only see in gardens at home. Orchids were growing everywhere, just as we’d see common flowers such as dandelions on walks in the UK! Steep but beautiful... Continue Reading →
We chose a hike up Bunderspitz (2456 metres) today because, at only 7 kilometres long, it would give us time to visit Tourist Information and pick up some supplies from the Co-op this afternoon. Also, it was likely to be quieter than more popular hikes on a Saturday. Kandersteg Allmenalp Cable Car We took the... Continue Reading →
We had a long day travelling. The taxi picked us up at 7.15 in the morning to take us to the airport. Check in and security went smoothly so we sat and had a coffee and tea, followed by a beer and mojito (well we are on holiday) before boarding the plane to Geneva. All... Continue Reading →
Today, I've been through my kit for the trek, managing to reduce what was quite a large pile down to 8.5 kilograms, including my rucksack.... who needs a 23 kilogram luggage allowance?! My pack still feels very heavy to be carrying up and down mountains for 3 weeks though! Our guidebook suggests you can do... Continue Reading →
Plans are complete for our next challenge, hiking the Walkers' Haute Route (WHR) in Switzerland. This trek runs from Chamonix (France) and Mont Blanc (4806 metres) to Zermatt (Switzerland) and The Matterhorn (4478 metres, past most of the other 4000 metre high peaks in the Alps. WHR is a step up from Tour du Mont... Continue Reading →
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