In search of Timon Lepidus  – an introduction

In search of Timon Lepidus – an introduction

In which Charles is introduced to a big Lizard and to bloggers from Italy, Spain, Belgium and Sweden. And eats lots of Pizza.   In April I received  a most unusual invitation: Dear Blogger, this mail comes from Liguria, a region situated in the Italy’s...
The Usk Valley Walk: Usk to Caerleon

The Usk Valley Walk: Usk to Caerleon

Date walked: 24th July 2018 Distance: 13 miles Map used: OS Explorer 152: Newport and Pontypool ************ You might have been wondering what I have been doing since I got back from France. Not walking – its been far too hot. I used to think of myself as a...
Alsace Vineyard Trail day 5: Andlau to Obernai

Alsace Vineyard Trail day 5: Andlau to Obernai

A strenuous but glorious 12 mile hike across the Vosges hills visiting several chateax and the Abbey of Mont Saint Odile Date walked: 20th April 2018 Distance: This is subject to dispute. Our route notes suggests 11.4 miles. I recorded 11.62 miles. According to...
Alsace Vineyard Trail day 4: Chatenois to Andlau

Alsace Vineyard Trail day 4: Chatenois to Andlau

Walking in the Alsace in France  between Chatenois and Andlau with lots of churches, vineyards, and villages  but few ice-creams  Date walked: 18th April 2018 Distance: around  10 miles Map used: IGN No 122 Colmar, Mulhouse/Bale covers the area but at a scale of 1cm...
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