because life's too short
because life's too short
The Port de Salau has been used as a crossing point between Spain and France for centuries. The lowest col in the Ariège, it is the site of a yearly pujada when the different nationalities meet to cement their friendship.
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The Mine du Bulard has had many names. Today it is often called the Machu Picchu du Biros for its spectacular knife edge ruins which lie under the forbidding face of the Mail de Bulard …
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This is only a short section as it is stunningly beautiful and it is worth lingering along the lakes if there is time. A balcony path provides some relief after a steep descent.
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Iceland is often referred to as the Land of Fire and Ice. We walked on a volcanic landscape that was only 13 years old, whilst beside a glacier that compressed the water of centuries – …
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Many people, who wouldn’t normally do so, find themselves camping or renting a motorhome in Iceland merely because of the cost and lack of availability of hotel accommodation. The country is well equipped with camp …
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Le Mont Fourcat is a rather nondescript rounded peak but what it lacks in grandeur, it gains from its stunning 2,001 m summit views. Throw in a cloud inversion and it becomes quite magical.
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We complete our circuit of Iceland amongst the charming fishing villages of the Eastern Fjords. From optical lenses to French settlement, they have a varied history.
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Old tracks from Aulus lead to the busy Coumebière intersection, and onto the fabulous lakes and mountains scenery of Bassies.
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A serendipitous glimpse in passing caused us to detour and led to a pleasant afternoon exploring the castle and village of Roquefixade.
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Iceland: the land of fire and ice – and a fortuitous offshoot: hot springs. Whilst every village will have a swimming pool with hot tubs, there is something immensely satisfying about finding your own, preferably …
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