Where did you walk ( locally ) in 2018?

[Sailor]

All the better for illuminating midnight walks in search of sustenance . . .

Ha, easy for me to find it in the dark, only 19 steps from my bedroom's door!

. . . A change of avatar, indeed . . .

Oh, you have a good looking avatar!

Now, here is the status: Miss Weather is having another "wet hair day" here, just had a big chubasco (squall) a few minutes ago, and no complaints because we need the water in my area.

To all caminantes currently heading to Santiago de Compostela: Ánimo! La luz de Dios alumbra su camino.

 

[Stroller]

End of a wet day.

 

[Tulle]

I am really longing for spring now but the winter is still here. Tre weather is wonderful so some snow is thawing but the nights are very cold so there is still much ice around. Today I found some small signs of spring

 

[Sailor]

Wow, good looking photos, thanks Mister Stroller and Miss Tulle.

Ultreya, la luz de Dios alumbra su camino!

 

[Theatregal]

Beautiful early spring day and happy to have time for a good long walk today. Out my front door, along the Fraser River to the unique little community of Finn Slough. Lots of bird life along the way - thrilled to see a peregrine falcon!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

We had a nice but very cold 17km. walk true the dunes and coastal area around Scheveningen en Den Haag.
Just made only two pictures after the first coffee break .

 

[SabsP]

Very brave of you Peter!

 

[Former member 49149]

Very brave of you Peter!

absolutely, powerful... oops, that is a word for another thread!!!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

absolutely, powerful... oops, that is a word for another thread!!!

You are forgiven .

 

[Tia Valeria]

A mixed week!!
Tuesday we met with our 'Camigo' friends from the forum. We took a short walk before hand near Topsham. There was a heron feeding on the marsh - that is the white spot in the centre of the photo, just on the grass.
Friday we went for a local walk and found these white violets on the bank side. The ancient circular field was also clearly visible. It could be Celtic or Saxon by its shape.
Sunday, snow again. About 25cms of the stuff in our garden so we are sitting by the log fire again ......

 

[Sailor]

Miss Weather cooperated, awesome day here with a productive workout, good paced walk next to the Great Pacific Ocean.

Okay Miss Turtle, don't stop walking. To all caminantes que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Former member 49149]

A mixed week!!
Tuesday we met with our 'Camigo' friends from the forum. We took a short walk before hand near Topsham. There was a heron feeding on the marsh - that is the white spot in the centre of the photo, just on the grass.
Friday we went for a local walk and found these white violets on the bank side. The ancient circular field was also clearly visible. It could be Celtic or Saxon by its shape.
Sunday, snow again. About 25cms of the stuff in our garden so we are sitting by the log fire again ......

Lovely photos, and what’s your address? That log fire makes me so jealous!

 

[Sailor]

For Miss Yaying, photo of your Pacific Ocean during my walk today. Gorgeous. Your land is only a couple of weeks to the West by ship. Good luck y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Former member 49149]

For Miss Yaying, photo of your Pacific Ocean during my walk today. Gorgeous. Your land is only a couple of weeks to the West by ship. Good luck y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.
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Lovely,Sailor. Where are you, Yaying? Missing you...

 

[Tia Valeria]

Lovely photos, and what’s your address? That log fire makes me so jealous!

We live in Devon. More snow overnight so sitting by our log fire again until the road is passable.

 

[Sailor]

Lovely,Sailor. Where are you, Yaying? Missing you...

Miss K, photo taken at Silver Strand State Beach, Coronado, California, in San Diego County. Que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Former member 49149]

We live in Devon. More snow overnight so sitting by our log fire again until the road is passable.

Hmm. Will I get there with only the Devon clue? Gosh, last time I was in Devon... i had hitched with three friends from college in Edinburgh, and we had a wonderful trip, finally ending up in Cornwall working in a hotel for the summer, and I can still remember the cream teas! We earned £7 per week, and the same in tips. Those were the days indeed...

 

[LesBrass]

Tuesday we met with our 'Camigo' friends from the forum. We took a short walk before hand near Topsham. There was a heron feeding on the marsh - that is the white spot in the centre of the photo, just on the grass.
......

Tia is that the circular walk that you can do at the edge of town around the estuary (was it called the goat walk) ? We used to go there at weekends and walk when the children were little... you could stop half way at the lookout to spot birds... that brings back so many memories

 

[LesBrass]

We did our usual circuit around our home... almost 10km and a gain of around 230m. (we walked up one side of the valley, down and up the other side). I'm thinking I should do some hill walking if I want to walk the Primitivo! It's almost spring in SW France but it's slow in arriving and wetter and colder than normal.

 

[Tia Valeria]

Tia is that the circular walk that you can do at the edge of town around the estuary (was it called the goat walk) ? We used to go there at weekends and walk when the children were little... you could stop half way at the lookout to spot birds... that brings back so many memories

Yes it is. It is called the Exe Trail and now has improved boarding and more bird watching points. It might have been called the goat walk way back. Glad it brings back memories for you ☺

 

[SabsP]

Do not get any notifications for this thread so am glad to read upon all your walks.
Still bitterly cold and Eastern wind so staying inside.
Hopefully Wednesday nicer weather.

 

[Purky]

Still bitterly cold and Eastern wind so staying inside.

Yesterday I was stupid enough to venture outside for a 17 km hike in very exposed, flat and windy countryside. The 'Beast from the East' was a real killer. I did wear a beanie but still came home with a splitting headache and a numb face. You did the smart thing.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Yesterday I was stupid enough to venture outside for a 17 km hike in very exposed, flat and windy countryside. The 'Beast from the East' was a real killer. I did wear a beanie but still came home with a splitting headache and a numb face. You did the smart thing.

We did the same yesterday , we walked true the parks in Den Haag and Scheveningen true the dunes.
Wish you well,Peter.

 

[Sailor]

Just finished another great walk, fast-paced, gorgeous day, sunny, temperature 68f/20c, and no winds. Time to say adios to the Hibernal Solstice, and say bienvenido to the Vernal Equinox (arriving tomorrow in the Northern Hemisphere at 0915 my local time). To all caminantes currently en el camino and those in training and sustainment mode, good luck, y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Sailor]

Thank you Miss Weather for another gorgeous day here, temperature 64f/18c, slow-paced walk this morning to enjoy every second on the road. Welcome Vernal Equinox, a great day, birds are everywhere announcing your triumphant arrival. No pares de caminar! La luz de Dios alumbra su camino.

 

[Stivandrer]

We had a nice but very cold 17km. walk true the dunes and coastal area around Scheveningen en Den Haag.
Just made only two pictures after the first coffee break .

Ahh Scheveningen , nice place.. looong beach..once went to visit the Haagse Hogeschool.
We have a local tram museum here in Jystrup, Denmark and they had tram no 12 from Scheveningen ...

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

This one or the older one
Travelling a lot with the 12 in my younger day's with my grandfather to Scheveningen harbour .
Wish you well,Peter.

 

[SabsP]

9.5 k in just less than two hours.
Nice 7 Celsius , dry and cloudy.
Walked to the 12th century St Servatius church where there is an art installation called Proximity Effect by Paul Devens.
Also a cross from 1723.
And a bee hotel.
Yippie...spring!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Yippie...spring!

Are you sure about that ?

 

[SabsP]

Are you sure about that ?

Yessssssss!! And don't mock me

 

[Former member 49149]

9.5 k in just less than two hours.
Nice 7 Celsius , dry and cloudy.
Walked to the 12th century St Servatius church where there is an art installation called Proximity Effect by Paul Devens.
Also a cross from 1723.
And a bee hotel.
Yippie...spring!

Thanks for sharing the photos, Sabine. I am a bit lazy since the really bad weather visited us. Soon,, when Spring comes here...

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Yessssssss!! And don't mock me

Ok , sorry .

 

[SabsP]

Ok , sorry .

Hey Peter..you know me...from that Not so serious thread....

 

[Theatregal]

A nice long flat walk along Sturgeon Bank on the Fraser River. Huge flock of snow geese across a part of the path. They are wintering longer and longer here. In past years they've usually left by the end of February.

 

[Sailor]

Thank you Miss Weather for the 62f/17c and sunny day, great steady - paced walk, longer than planned and maybe wearing my brand new RED socks had something to do with it! The Great Pacific Waterfall (rain) expected to arrive tonight or early tomorrow. Animo! La luz de Dios alumbra tu camino.

 

[SabsP]

@Theatregal : stunning!

 

[Theatregal]

@Theatregal : stunning!

Thankyou Sabine

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Thank you Miss Weather for the 62f/17c and sunny day, great steady - paced walk, longer than planned and maybe wearing my brand new RED socks had something to do with it! The Great Pacific Waterfall (rain) expected to arrive tonight or early tomorrow. Animo! La luz de Dios alumbra tu camino.

Ok , I think its about time to show your red socks .You know where..

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

@Theatregal : love those geese.

 

[Sailor]

Ok , I think its about time to show your red socks .You know where..

Thank you Mister Peter . . . posted at you know where. Siga caminando! La luz de Dios alumbra su camino.

 

[Former member 49149]

A nice long flat walk along Sturgeon Bank on the Fraser River. Huge flock of snow geese across a part of the path. They are wintering longer and longer here. In past years they've usually left by the end of February.

Your photos are stunning, as Sabine said. Made me go hunt for something I have kept for a long time..

 

[Jill81]

A nice long flat walk along Sturgeon Bank on the Fraser River. Huge flock of snow geese across a part of the path. They are wintering longer and longer here. In past years they've usually left by the end of February.

That brings back fond memories . . . Thank you!

 

[Sailor]

Thank you Miss K for the link to The Goose Story. Que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Your photos are stunning, as Sabine said. Made me go hunt for something I have kept for a long time..

The last three lines say it all .In one word , Wonderfull .
Thank you for sharing .

 

[SabsP]

That brings back fond memories . . . Thank you!

Sometimes one picture brings us back more memories than a thousand words.

 

[Former member 49149]

Spring knocked at my door. I had to collect something from an office so I took the long way round.

 

[NualaOC]

Long time since I've posted photos on this thread! Most of my recent walks have been of the functional/ getting from A to B variety. However, this week we had a little break in County Fermanagh and walked along the Cuilcagh mountain trail and boardwalk. Cold and windy, but great to be in the hills again.

 

[VNwalking]

This was the view out my window today, and as I haven't been able to walk much (being chained to the desk), it at least made me feel OK about not going anywhere. No-one here gets alarmed by these fires, which mystifies me - and this was a big one, roaring and crackling its way up the hill so that it sounded a lot nearer than it actually was.

 

[Sailor]

Miss Weather gave me a break and I was able to take care of my walk. But I could see rain clouds moving this way, a dark morning here. Buena suerte y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Theatregal]

@Theatregal : love those geese.

Yes! Me too! When the snow geese first arrive for the season, I have a "birds eye" view. They spend a lot of the mornings in the farm fields across from my home. Over the 4 or 5 months they change their pattern and flock to different areas throughout the day. Right now they spend most of the night in the field, leaving noisily at dawn.

 

[Theatregal]

Your photos are stunning, as Sabine said. Made me go hunt for something I have kept for a long time..

This is so wonderful @kirkie ! Thank you for sharing this article. I will save this and pass it on!

 

[Theatregal]

That brings back fond memories . . . Thank you!

You are welcome Have you lived in this area @Jill81 ?

 

[Jill81]

You are welcome Have you lived in this area @Jill81 ?

Yes, I was born in Vancouver and at at one point lived in Steveston for a while. I’ll be visiting the area in a few weeks time and hope to fit in a walk along Sturgeon Bank. It is such a different landscape from where I live now in France, with the added bonus of fish and chips down by the pier!

 

[Former member 49149]

very thank u so much all...
just want to say, there is also some one like me experiencing the same that unable to view some photos here.
I noticed that if i click reply on that particular submitter, ill able to preview the attached photo...

Hi, yaying, I have sometimes got a problem opening photos as well. I see a download symbol at the top and that seems to help by letting me see the whole photo.

 

[andywild]

I'm trying to get as many practice walks in as possible, today was based around a small town called Louth near the east coast of the UK..

 

[Stivandrer]

thanks Peter, this was probably older, had a dark, laquer finish interior and was spotless.
Good luck collecting seashells at the beach !!

 

[Tulle]

I am still waiting for spring to come! There is even snow and ice in my drive way...

 

[Former member 49149]

spring is here, today. Who knows about tomorrow? I set off on an adventure. It did not turn out as I had planned, but I still got my 10.5k in. Outside the city, plenty of fresh air and blue sky. The first photo tells a story from long ago. Milestones marked the distance from the General Post Office in Dublin City Centre... The second one is a reminder of more lovely colours to come.

 

[SabsP]

18 kilometres training walk with full pack.
Two circular walks from my house.
Glorious sun.
Sooo nice.

 

[Former member 49149]

18 kilometres training walk with full pack.
Two circular walks from my house.
Glorious sun.
Sooo nice.

I specially like the different building style of the church. Glad you are getting proper practice time.

 

[SabsP]

I specially like the different building style of the church. Glad you are getting proper practice time.

Thank you.

Yes, Flanders had his share of " invasions " and cultural influences. Everyone wanted their share....

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Today we had a nice walk around Oostvoorne,a village just past Rotterdam.
The weather was very nice to.

 

[Sailor]

Keeping an eye on Miss Weather here, wet yesterday and today things are not looking good for the home team, but at least she gave me a break to take care of a good walk this morning (had to accelerate the pace because the dark skies were closing on me). Ánimo! La luz de Dios alumbra nuestro camino.

 

[SabsP]

@Peter Fransiscus : is that building a church?
Looks very special.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

@Peter Fransiscus : is that building a church?
Looks very special.

You can check the following website,

www.zeeburg.info

 

[Former member 49149]

You can check the following website,

www.zeeburg.info

Google translate unlocked the message for me! Thanks for my new knowledge!

 

[Sailor]

Concur with Miss K.
Thank you Mister P for the link to the website.
Thank you Mister Google for the translation.
As a history aficionado I like it when history is preserved. Thanks again. Sigamos! La luz de Dios alumbra nuestro camino.

 

[SabsP]

Mini pilgrimage of 10 k. to the basilica in Tongeren also the oldest city of Belgium.
Outside on the terrace with a nice 10 Celsius.
Bus back and then another 4k.to home.
Churchbells are ringing for Palmsunday.

 

[Former member 49149]

Mini pilgrimage of 10 k. to the basilica in Tongeren also the oldest city of Belgium.
Outside on the terrace with a nice 10 Celsius.
Bus back and then another 4k.to home.
Churchbells are ringing for Palmsunday.

You must have been up before the sun! A lovely day here also, but as I have some desk work to do, I just took the bike out and went to scan the ocean...

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Nice weather and walk along the river this morning .

 

[Sailor]

Lots of walking on concrete sidewalks to reach La Cuesta del Sol, but at least today the fog dissipated and I was able to see "The Tale of Two Cities" with Mexico on the hills to the left and USA to the right. Siga caminando, la luz de Dios alumbra su camino!

 

[SabsP]

You must have been up before the sun! A lovely day here also, but as I have some desk work to do, I just took the bike out and went to scan the ocean...
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Wonderful...really looking forward to our holidays in Ireland this August.

 

[Sailor]

Cloudy with cold wind this morning, but I was able to take care of my walk. For some reason I was feeling really cold this morning, but at least we have no rain (at least for now). Ánimo! La luz de Dios alumbra su camino.

 

[SabsP]

Changing of the clock means I am able to walk after work...
Only 40 min but so nice after a stressy day...
Glorious sunset...a hole of an unknown animal...farm cultivating leeks and strawberries...a shadow lol...and mistletoe.

 

[Sailor]

Gorgeous Day! Oh yes, an awesome Spring day here, thank you Miss Weather for giving me the opportunity to take care of a satisfying walk. Good visibility, I could see all the way to the Pacific Ocean. To all my fellow caminantes, animo, la luz de Dios alumbra nuestro camino!

edit - photo removed.

 

[Former member 49149]

Gorgeous Day! Oh yes, an awesome Spring day here, thank you Miss Weather for giving me the opportunity to take care of a satisfying walk. Good visibility, I could see all the way to the Pacific Ocean. To all my fellow caminantes, animo, la luz de Dios alumbra nuestro camino!

edit - photo removed.

but where is the photo?!

 

[Sailor]

Miss K, thanks for the note, photo removed, but hopefully more photos coming tomorrow from somewhere very close to the Pacific Ocean (with the help of Miss Weather). Sonria, la luz de Dios alumbra su camino!

 

[Sailor]

but where is the photo?!

Well, Miss K, here are some photos from today, awesome walk under awesome weather. My longest walk of 2018, felt really good. Wishing all caminantes good luck y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[Tulle]

Since Norway is a vey long country we can have very different weather at the same time. In the most northern parts of the country there is now a terrible weather. It is snowing, strong winds, avalanches, major roads are closed, communities isolated and people evacuated. But in the south the weather is fantastic, the sun is shining all day long.. still plenty of snow...

 

[Sailor]

. . .still plenty of snow...

Wow, that's a LOT of snow! Thanks for the photos.

 

[Theatregal]

Changing of the clock means I am able to walk after work...
Only 40 min but so nice after a stressy day...
Glorious sunset...a hole of an unknown animal...farm cultivating leeks and strawberries...a shadow lol...and mistletoe.

Beautiful light in your photos Sabine!

 

[Theatregal]

Starting the Easter weekend with a rainy but lovely walk in the forest around Rice Lake in Lynn Valley.

 

[Sailor]

Thank you Miss T for the photos of Rice Lake (looks like a very peaceful place).
break
break
On my side, good walk on this Good Friday, waited one hour for the fog to dissipate, finally gave up and left the house to walk in the fog from start to finish. To all caminantes walking to SdC on this Easter Weekend, ánimo, el que vive alumbra su camino.

 

[SabsP]

Wether you celebrate Easter or not...wishing all of you a lovely weekend.
Full of walks, laughter, love and light...
Keep up the good work.

 

[Tulle]

Today I wanted to get away from the snow so I went by car some km to the sea and there I got some feeling of spring coming

 

[Sailor]

Thank you Miss T for the good looking photos by the sea. Good timing, I like the photo with the pier during low tides (I grew up on the beach and my favorite time was during low tides, this is where all the action is, the low tides display sea life for all of us to see--and for the sea birds to eat). Again, Muchas Gracias.

 

[Tia Valeria]

No walking here
It is so wet that our traditional walk up the hill with the cross, finishing with a hilltop service, was cancelled as it was unsafe - very steep grassy hill and with track and the track at the bottom was flooded out.
It is the first time we can remember that the cross has not been 'planted' on the hill top and illuminated so that it can be seen across town and from the motorway.

 

[SabsP]

@Tia Valeria that must feel as a dissapointment indeed.
Hope there was an alternative service?

 

[Kiwi-family]

Bush in the morning and beach in the afternoon.....and not one photo. Just totally in the moment!

 

[VNwalking]

@Kiwi-family , I am feeling sooooo happy reading your post, because I can well imagine it.
I have photos in my heart.

A very joyous Easter to you all - crosses or no crosses, walks or no walks.
On Easter Sunday here, I pack and travel down to the city...soon headed West.

 

[SabsP]

7.5 k to local village meeting the OH in the pub
Stopped at the educational orchard and playground

 

[Tia Valeria]

@Tia Valeria that must feel as a dissapointment indeed.
Hope there was an alternative service?

The service in church, in the morning, was very moving. Sending you a PM later.

 

[Tia Valeria]

The things it is possible to see without walking!!!
This heron landed on the roof behind us before flying away

 

[Sailor]

On this side of the world, another good, slow-paced walk under heavy fog, low-vis from start to finish. This morning I did not wait for Miss Weather to take care of the fog. One hour after returning it is still foggy outside. Lots of rabbits crossing the trail in the area where I took this [foggy] photo, my duty in life is to leave all wildlife alone, so I change my course and move on. To all believers, have a good "Sabado de Gloria" and for all others have a "Buen Sabado." To all my fellow caminantes heading to Santiago de Compostela, ánimo, la luz de Dios alumbra nuestro camino.

 

[FamPed]

Tuesday this week I took the train to Copenhagen, Denmark. I had a lovely day, ate nice food, had a Carlsberg and walked around in town (22 km). It was past lunch when I remembered to take some pictures..

 

[SabsP]

@FamPed : absolutely brilliant.
Another city on my evergrowing list to visit.

 

[FamPed]

@FamPed : absolutely brilliant.
Another city on my evergrowing list to visit.

I highly recomend it, Copenhagen is lovely.

 

[Sailor]

Feliz Domingo de Pascua, Happy Easter Sunday. Good walk this morning on a lonely road, even my friends the birds and rabbits were absent, extremely quiet, the only noise was made by my baston or walking wooden stick hitting the ground and the carabiners on my backpack from time to time. Again, a foggy morning, but expect Mister Sun to show up today. To all caminantes, Happy Easter Sunday, Feliz Domingo de Pascua, y que la luz de Dios alumbre su camino.

 

[NualaOC]

7.5 k to local village meeting the OH in the pub
Stopped at the educational orchard and playground

Not long now until your Camino, Sabine. Looks like you're doing plenty of training walks!

 

[SabsP]

@NualaOC : thank you.
Next week Galicia..most probably as green and wet as this small part of Belgium...