Cracking light show last night. We even had some drops of rain! Lanjaron, Andalucia
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Arko hates his photo being taken but this morning he knows I've just baked him some liver cake for his walks :dance_cool_doge:
Exciting news. I'm going back to the Dolomites for a week at the end of September as I feel there is some unfinished business. This time, instead of just trekking, we are aiming to do 6 high level Via Ferrata routes in the Sella/San Martino mountain range in 5 days. Will use two refuges as a base. Really looking forward to it.
Today's pick from the garden. Think some hot and spicy sriracha sauce might be coming up
The Vuelta de España passing through my town of Lanjarón this afternoon.
178 kilometre mountain stage with 4,370 meters of ascent. It's hot and humid. Respect.
Silent Hiking Laguna Misterioso and Molinillo Waterfall
An August summer day in the Sierra Nevada and yet almost alone for all of this 6 hour hike visiting hidden lakes and spectacular waterfalls. No need for music in this short video, I shall let the wind and water speak for itself.
Friday is watering day for us here in the campo. Great to see the olive and lemon trees being nourished in the morning sun. Our young avocados and apples need it every couple of days. Rewarding.
Must say, I'm really enjoying putting together short 3 minute videos of my hikes. Adding a new dimension to my day in the hills.
I'm certainly no expert, but In the old days it used to take loads of editing on powerful desktop computers to produce a video. Now it's done on a mobile phone in a few minutes. Just incredible.
Here's one I did yesterday
Short clip from today's hike. Crossing the Paso de las Guias in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains.
Sorry for the dramatic music. Couldn't help it 🤣
It's amazing what simple day to day things you just can't do when you cant use a thumb. Frustrating!😤
I wrote a blog about our travels through the Italian Dolomites.
It is quite a long and comprehensive read but the hope is it may help give information to others who are thinking of visiting the area.
https://elperronegro.com/posts/2024-08-03-alta-via2-trekking-dolomites/
15 min video - "Wanderings on and off the Alta Via 2 trek in the Dolomites"
One week of traditional hut to hut trekking and one completely different week "making it up as we went along". All the time making our way southwards through the Italian Dolomite mountains. In total we covered over 130km and with over 7000 metres of ascent.
All combined into 15 minutes!
Sorry been out of touch my fellow federation members. Had a bit of a rough week. Energy crashed after finishing my 12 day trek through the Italian Dolomites. At the same time a minute grass spike that had been lodged in my thumb for a month decided to become infected. Very painful and still unable to use my right hand. To cap it all the journey back home to Spain was long, drawn out and frustrating, thanks Ryanair! Slowly getting my mojo back though.
2/2 What a blast it has been. Apart from the dramatic scenery we have met some interesting people, stayed in incredible places & eaten great food. We are already thinking of coming back & using some refuges as a base for via ferrata.
Thanks to @khusky for being the ultimate hiking buddy.
Now for two days relaxation & sightseeing before our return to Spain.
Here's a, totally unrelated, short video of an adorable cat we encountered at a refuge coffee stop this morning.
1/2 Today we finished our trek through the Italian Dolomites and hiked out to the town of Fiera di Primiero.
First week on the Alta Via 2 and the second making our own way on deserted trails, over narrow passes and alpine pastures.
My watch tells me we have covered 130 kilometres with over 7000 metres of ascent/descent. No wonder the old legs are showing signs of accumulated fatigue.
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 10
Local hike near Sagron today as heavy rain around. We did a 7km loop to the Val delle Moneghe. A marvellous viewpoint and a winter ice climbing playground. Then on up through the forest to the refuge of the same name.
Some great lighting early on through the forest sections as seen on the images below
After 10 days we finally had to put on our 20€ ponchos 🤣
Have to say though they worked fine. Backpack and ourselves remained dry and comfortable. Good job we were going downhill though as would be a sweat trap heading up. After an umbrella maybe the ultimate rain garment?
With @khusky
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 9
Today we clocked over the 100km accumulated mark as we made our way to Passo Cereda.
A quick stop there and then it was on another 4km to a little gem of a hotel we found. Yes, no refuge for us tonight, a bit of a treat. Hotel Giasenei in the tiny hamlet of Sagron, situated on a raised alpine meadow surrounded by stunning peaks. Just glorious.
Here for two nights as bad weather coming in. Just local hike tomorrow.
One of the nice things about long distance trails like the one we are on at present is the people from all walks of life and countries that you meet along the way. The common denominator for all is the trail itself and it unites.
Each night we talk about the days adventures and discuss plans for the day to come. An eye is also kept out for them at the next refuge.They become trail mates and a certain camaraderie develops.
Here's a few images from yesterday
Wouldn't everybody love to live in a house like this?
