@JimsPhotos I have to say that my favourite is the diminutive and friendly Alpine Accentor. Found in the high mountains here in Spain above 2000 metres
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This is a really interesting article on the present state and likely future state of search.
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Not sure. I was trying to identify it, as it's spectacular looking. Due south of Marion Lake. Map says its 7600 feet. Some amazing scenery in that region, despite the flying bugs!
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Grade 1 calf muscle tear. Puts me out of next week's mountain trip unfortunately 😭. It happened a couple of days ago after a big day in the hills. I felt it go walking up some small steps leading to our greenhouse. Easily done I'm afraid when the muscles are tired and I hadn't done any post exercise cooling down. Lesson learnt. Now for some weeks of post injury rehabilitation
Just treated myself to the new Motorola Defy Satellite Link. Seems like a great cost effective, simple to use, add-on device for the day hiker/ climber/ cyclist / remote worker on land who are simply looking for peace of mind when travelling to areas where they may have limited Mobile connectivity, to keep in touch with friends and family and summons emergency services if needed.
https://gpstraining.co.uk/blogs/reviews/motorola-defy-satellite-link-review
Zamárraga, erigeron de Sierra Nevada (Erigeron frigidus)
We found this at 3460m on Mulhacen in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountain range. Endemic and critically endangered species. Lives on poorly developed stony schist soils in shaded areas. Not usually found below 3,000 meters of altitude but can bloom up to 3460m between June and September.
First harvest of green peppers. They smell and feel so fresh. Freezing some and maybe having fajitas tonight!
The Sierra Nevada Poppy (Papaver lapeyrousianum).
Only grows near the summit of Mulhacén at 3,381 meters of altitude. After the 8 months of snow has melted, and from cracks in the rocky slabs, a small creeping plant with hairy leaves and green stems emerges. A flower of red petals and yellow stamens is born. It blooms only for a few weeks between July and August. Endemic, endangered and precious! Lucky to see these yesterday.
It's a long time since I went up Mulhacén, in fact pre heart problem in 2019. First time to 3482m altitude on the highest mountain in mainland Spain. Of course, today we went up the finest way to the summit ... where the west ridge abuts against the north face. It's a hard pull from the Collado de Ciervo but worth it for the views to the left down to the diminutive Laguna de la Mosca
After a night in the hills I came back home to Lanjarón to be met by the towns annual week-long fiesta. A celebration of colour and noise. Senses a bit blown. Enjoyed it, but think I prefer the quiet of the hills.
After debating with myself for 30 mins about whether to venture out into the cold to answer the call of nature I eventually left my tent. The sky was amazing. I guess then was not the time to start learning astrophotography but I put the camera on a tripod and a 20 second timer and pressed the shutter. I took a lot of blurry ones but this is the best I managed. Might have to learn how to do it properly 🤣
Images from the last 2 days trip to visit "Lake with No Name" at 2900m altitude! A magical, serene place where nature ruled. Humans don't often visit here, if ever.
My head is filled with images and experiences from this trip, the stars overhead, the tumbling waters, the stillness, the Ibex and even the mid-morning break to make a cup of tea! Here are just a few digital ones from a mind blowing overnight camp.
We arrived at the "lake with no name" yesterday afternoon. At the exit of the lake a delightful stream fell out of the hidden valley. I don't normally take a tripod, yesterday I did. Meant I could slow the shot down and close the aperture. Came as a complete surprise when I saw the subsequent image and the path made by water droplets seemingly jumping out of the stream. I guess I will take my mini tripod wherever I go from now on 😀
My first overnight trip into the Sierra Nevada mountains since the Pacemaker implant starts tomorrow. Just one night camping by a remote lake. Haven't packed yet but target base weight is 5kg, water and food taking the overall backpack weight to under 8kg🤞 Looking forward to a night in the mountains
Just installing Crunchbang plusplus 12 on an old laptop. Crunchbang has always been one of my favourite . It's remarkably fast, even on old kit, and uses the Openbox DE. Enjoyable
Standing on the edge. Pico Lopera, Sierra de Almijara
Mixed weather over the Sierra Nevada meant we opted for a quiet mid week hike to an old favourite, Pico Lopera in the Sierra de Almijara. A relatively easy circular walk to a superb viewpoint in all directions. Suitable for a half day excursion.
I am really enjoying my experience on the and my interest in and has been renewed. I don't expect this for free. I think it important that we continue this active development and so would encourage support for our developers as best we are able.
Dribbling Dogs 😂
