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Tag: Switzerland
The ultimate challenge
To many mountaineers the Eiger Nordwand is the ultimate challenge. The Eiger, a mountain peak in the Berner Oberland in Switzerland, is not the highest mountain in the world, not even the hightest in the alps but the northern side presents challenges which create a … Continue reading The ultimate challenge
Maybe, Maybe not
From the First (rhymes with years+t) to the Große Scheidegg is the Murmeltiertalpfad, the marmot trail. When we walked this trail we heard lots of marmots whistling. We saw a few rushing shadows in the distance which might have been marmots. So there is possibly a marmot in the photo. Maybe not.
Boulder-dash
I have to apologise for the five dots in the middle – these are raindrops. It was actually pouring when I took this photo but I was fascinated by this boulder. The plaque says it’s a calcium conglomerate or a lime pudding stone or possibly … Continue reading Boulder-dash
Mirror, Mirror Everywhere
Margaret asked us to look for mirrors and treat them monochromatically. What a great theme! So many mirrors around. Streets are safer with mirrors – they let you see around corners. It is also a way to do selfies without really doing a selfie. Mirrors … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror Everywhere
The Difference
A week or two ago I responded to the Ragtag Daily Prompt: Room with photo of our room on the first night of my hiking trip to the Bernese Alps – and was called out for the luxury of it. The next couple of nights we went back to basics: The 3000m above sea level dorm on top of the Faulhorn.
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When Mountain Hikers Go for Luxury
This was the hotel room I shared with two fellow hikers in the Bernese Oberland.
Different Perspectives
To some it’s madness, and to others it’s exhilarating fun. I’m sitting on the fence. I might like to try it. I think. Maybe. Okay, I’m off the fence. IT IS MADNESS! Weekly Prompt Weekend Challenge: Madness
It Didn’t Look Erratic
but the dictionary informs me that this is an erratic boulder. According to the plaque it is 30 million years old. And lo and behold! it checks out. FOWC with Fandango: Primordial
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