Frogs! Frogs! Frogs!
Hard to top yesterday’s hike, that combination of mental and physical exercise and breathtaking views is very rare. But the hike from Pontresina via Fuorcla Surlej to Murtél didn’t disappoint! Fortunately the snow had receded a bit so the pass was mostly clear, super easy to walk and navigate. The first stretch from Pontresina station…
Eye of the Beholder
This was likely the best dayhike I’ve ever done! No kidding. Also serves as a perfect example how conditions can modify difficulty ratings. This route is classified as T2 (Swiss / SAC Classification). So relatively easy-peasy. (Note that this refers to technical difficulty, not to endurance or other factors. A T2 route can be extremely…
Switzerland, back again
Ich konnte das August Desaster nicht auf mir sitzen lassen und musste dringend noch meine Entzugserscheinungen von den Bergen bekämpfen. Was tun? Spontan Ende September ne Woche Urlaub nehmen! Drei stornierbare Flüge zu verschiedenen Destinationen buchen (Bozen, Zürich, Madrid) und dann anderthalb Tage vorher gucken, wo das Wetter stabil ist. Dann Zug und Hotel buchen.…
Disaster strikes again
Another wasted vacation. Too bad. At least the Swiss economy is happy. 🙂 The plan was to hike the Tour du Cervin, from St. Niklaus to Zermatt over a couple of days. Unfortunately, we had to abandon the trip after the first day. Two out three participants had technical issues leading to knee problems ……
Et tu, la Suisse?
I hate backstabbing. Especially when it comes out of the blue. I’ve often praised Switzerland that while it’s super expensive, you always get great quality or service and it’s worth it. Turns out that’s no longer true. It all started as expected – our flight to ZRH was 25mins delayed out of Berlin. Business as…
Ladybug, saved
Saw a ladybug about to drown in one of our flower boxes. Quick security council session, intervention discussed, action taken, life saved. It’s so easy! 😊 Fly little Marienkäfer! 🐞
Destroy what destroys you
Ich vermisse tatsächlich vor allem die Anarchie und Zerstörungskraft unseres kleinen felligen Froindes. Wenn jeder Haushalt in D einen Wooster hätte, wäre die Welt besser. Und Baumarkt-Aktien die beste Geldanlage der Welt.
Danke für 15 tolle Jahre!
15 Jahre und 2 Monate hat Wooster unser Leben bereichert! Chaos, Anarchie, Niedlichkeit, Neugier, Flauschigkeit, Wuselei, Schnuffeligkeit und Kuscheligkeit galore! Am Freitag ist er leider in die ewigen Beagle-Jagdgründe gegangen und wird den großen kosmischen Knochen jagen. RIP und danke für alles!
11 Almograve – Vila Nova de Milfontes
Home stretch! This was actually supposed to be shorter, but the ferry did not run (does not exist anymore) so we walked across the bridge at Milfontes after all. In a way, I was glad we did. Yes, it’s a few minutes with lots of cars passing you by (but safely separated, no worries), but…
10 Zambujeira do Mar – Almograve
Well, well, well. We enjoyed our last rest day in Zambujeira not doing much at all. Explored the beaches and parts of the coast to the North, ice cream, pastelaria, and a wonderful sunset. The day after saw us walking the last long stretch of our tour, along the coast to Almograve. This is really…