Where do ( did ) you walk ( locally ) in 2023?

[Damien Reynolds]

High Sierra Trail (California, Sierras). Hamilton Lakes. July 16.

 

[Kirkie]

In spite of a cloudy and rainy start, the day picked up enough for a very unexpected and pleasant cliff type walk. I am staying in a fishing village, and long custom allows locals to hang out their washing on the communal green, see last photo.

 

[Theatregal]

Surprised this morning to see a piano in the woods along my path. It wasn't there yesterday when I passed. Strange - it would have had to be carried quite a ways! On my way back someone was playing beautifully, the piano a bit out of tune but lovely to hear music in the forest. Sad for the piano though - rain is expected overnight.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Surprised this morning to see a piano in the woods along my path. It wasn't there yesterday when I passed. Strange - it would have had to be carried quite a ways! On my way back someone was playing beautifully, the piano a bit out of tune but lovely to hear music in the forest.

Must be the Elfs

 

[Annette london]

A weekend in Norfolk visiting friends and right by the sea
beautiful beaches and cliff top walks
Even a yellow arrow to guide us
Visited Wells-next the sea, an old fishing village
Colourful huts on the promenade
A funny sign in a shop window
Blessed with good weather for a change as it’s rained and rained for the past few weeks

 

[jfgough]

I live in the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia. I walk around my community and often walk a few miles on the AT near my home. I'm always with my hiking companion and best friend, Nelson.

 

[Kirkie]

I live in the Blue Ridge mountains in Virginia. I walk around my community and often walk a few miles on the AT near my home. I'm always with my hiking companion and best friend, Nelson.

Beautiful blue!

 

[SabsP]

Finally some sun again and no rain.
The local community centre, farm in action and a typical small roadside chapel.

 

[Kirkie]

Another gift of a day. Just under 12km along a linear cliff walk, meeting lovely people from home and abroad, and finding at least three coves for swimming.
It is so healing to become aware of the bare necessities - tide in, tide out, tide in, tide out!
On the way back to base, we found this place called Ladies' Cove... last photo. Maybe tomorrow!
(Dunmore Cliff Walk)

 

[Kirkie]

After a stormy start to the day...

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A short visit to Duncannon, then Dollar Bay (an interesting story - true of course - of a fabricated shipwreck, Hook Head and afterwards for a swim in the pier at Slade, before finishing off the day at Tintern Abbey.
(Images chose their own ranking today...)

 

[SabsP]

12k. Constant rain. Good training for Galicia.
The gorgeous well kept chapel was the place to go for a local family during Covid time. They took their child , with severe learning and health disabilities, on walks there during lockdown. The girl unfortunately died due to Covid and this chapel is now a wonderful remembrance place for her.
Also the Tranendreef aka Lane of Tears where you can spend the night in a tent in a tree.

Tranendreef - Z33

In the landscape, beside the lane heading to the castle of Hex, you will find four tree tents where you can spend the night. The tear-shaped sculptures hang from high trees and provide an alternative form of accommodation to spend the night in Haspengouw. The work of Dré Wapenaar (°1961, the...

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[Kirkie]

Last day of a simply wonderful holiday, walking every day. Today, driving along the Copper Coast, learning about how life was for the workers...and finally, a section of the Dungarvan/Waterford Greenway.
The first photo shows some Fairy doors, to entertain the children. The second shows a sign indicating the lights are out of order. They were working just fine!. The final one shows why it is called the Green Way...

 

[SabsP]

6k today. Shoes were not even completely dry from yesterday.

Walk to the Twijfelgrens.

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In Borgloon, Fred Eerdekens (BE) is exhibiting a folded line in the landscape. Along the Romeinse Kassei, you will find a wood-like sculpture in which you can read the word ‘twijfelgrens’ (doubtful border), but only when you look at it from exactly the right position. Fred Eerdekens often uses...

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[Kirkie]

Last swim, beautiful sandy beach, great sea horses, Co Wexford...and still managed a fair amount of walking.

 

[SabsP]

On this Assumption day an eleven k. walk from my village to the Basilica in Tongeren.
In one of the villages was a fleamarket.
Lunch in Tongeren and back by bus. Then another three k.walk back home.

 

[Corned Beef]

Training day: Cliff walks in some beautiful weather.

Weather so good the cows decided to have a day out by the river bank. Had a short discussion with them about my right of way, and we came to a compromise. They would stay where they were and I'd find a way past them.



Then it was up and over, and up and over the chalk sea cliffs. Very popular destination which you can see from the numbers on the beach. There is an iconic view of these "seven sisters" but it usually is from the direction in the distance.



Passed the Belle Toute lighthouse. Years ago it was in danger of falling into the sea due to cliff erosion. They moved the whole structure in one piece and you can see how they did it on Youtube. It's now a AirBnB with fantastic views in all directions. The Instagram crowd were out on the cliff edges, competing fiercely for the Darwin Award.



The day was complete with a fly over of what could either be a WWII Spitfire or Mustang (according to a local airshow this weekend). It followed the coast then did a loop over our heads before heading out to sea. You can just see it in the top right though it was far gone by then.



Good day's walking.

 

[Annette london]

A lot of running and walking over two days, visiting our local parks where trees have to be climbed , boulders have to be conquered and swings have to be enjoyed!


Then another ten minutes on the bus to Valentines Park
Wide open spaces
Beautiful trees and gardens
Lots of birds and geese who for some reason seem to prefer raw porridge oats to bird seed
Feeding the tame squirrels that like monkey nuts
Then it’s off to the magic carpet
So glad we wore our walking shoes

 

[SabsP]

Rain this morning, hot and humid this afternoon. Waited till this evening to go out.
Used the Merlin-app to find some local birds.

 

[Corned Beef]

Rain this morning, hot and humid this afternoon. Waited till this evening to go out.
Used the Merlin-app to find some local birds.

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The Merlin app is very good. Will be trying it out on a Camino soon.

 

[SabsP]

Combined the purple and green route. Just over 12k but very hilly and ups and downs.
Decent training for next week Camino.
The gorgeous area of St Pietersberg where you can find the former working quarry of the ENCI company.
It was hot! The green route takes you through open fields so next time I will end with the more shadowy purple one and take the green one first.
Part of GR that goes from the North Sea to Nice.
Memorial for WWII.
The whole region is btw a strong reminder of the second world war with the fortress of Eben Emael.
For more information see the wikipedia link.

Mount Saint Peter - Wikipedia

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[Kirkie]

16km, around the Hill of Howth. A beautiful day. A happy little clump of flowers, a few beaches way down below the cliff walk- how do they get down? and then they have to get back up! A new bus route has a convenient stop at the end of the walk we did, were we happy to sit in and sit down!!!

 

[Annette london]

On the south west coast path in Dorset
children enjoying a seaside show on the beach
Beach huts
A lovely church
Old Harry rocks
Good directions for path with lovely scenery,

 

[Tia Valeria]

It seems to have been a long while since we walked somewhere to take new photos....

However today we re-visited Stover Country Park in Devon. Part of an old estate it is open to the public and there is new conservation work taking place. The lake has been cleared of some overgrowth and there were coots (one with a baby), ducks and swans to be seen. In the woods bordering the lake was a wooden sculpture of a horse drawing a replica carriage - not easy to see detail in the photo. The wood all came from the estate. On the high walkway there were squirrels - one was very tame. Plenty more walks there to be enjoyed at a later date and maybe back to the memorial to the Canadians who worked the timber over 100 years ago during W.W.1 - life size and all carved from local wood.

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(Edited to remove duplicate photo!!)

 

[Annette london]

Continuing the walk along the South West Coast Path, the longest long distance path in the UK at 630 miles
Its all about the scenery really
Passed a quarry with evidence of hard lives in days of old in the stone mines
Do any of us really understand how tough it was back then?

A steel sculpture dedicated to Bill Penney, a radar pioneer during the war years

the little 800 year chapel at St Albans head
then an “ I don’t believe moment it” at the steep down and up path!
Then back through the fields on the Purbeck Way to Corfe Castle village, a bit easier but a long walk at 16 km

 

[SabsP]

@Tia Valeria and @Annette london : aren't they the most inspiring walks? When we walk through gorgeous landscapes and at the same time learn something about our local industrial heritage.
And how lucky we are to have the time and health compared with those who worked so hard in dire conditions.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Somehow this thread got lost to me for several weeks but I'm back.

Peg and I have been camping for a few days up in the mountains. Peg caught a cold on day two so we've only been doing short hikes since. We arrived Sunday afternoon and had time to take a short hike to Fletcher's Cascade. We also were there last August but it was a drought year. This year has been wet. So here's Fletcher's Cascade in 2022 and 2023.

 

[Tia Valeria]

@Tia Valeria and @Annette london : aren't they the most inspiring walks? When we walk through gorgeous landscapes and at the same time learn something about our local industrial heritage.
And how lucky we are to have the time and health compared with those who worked so hard in dire conditions.

Further along the South West Coast path that @Annette london is walking there is a memorial at Slapton Sands to those who lost their lives in 1944 practising landings for D-day. Another poignant place and not far from where we lived until retirement.

 

[Kirkie]

A combination cycle and walking run over familiar territory before my camino companion and friend returns to a cooler Pamplona on Saturday. Rain will stop play tomorrow but can't complain.
A haughty heron near the Aviva Stadium on the Dodder, and a low tide at Sandymount.

 

[Annette london]

Another walk on the SWCP towards Kimmeridge
After passing the oldest working oil well in the UK we entered the MOD range which is only open to the public at weekends and school holidays
Lovely scenery again as we walked to Tynaham village …the village frozen in time

In 1943 225 villagers were forced to leave their homes to let allied troops train for D Day.The American troops there landed on Omaha beach in 1944

the villagers hoped one day to return but have only ever returned there to be buried
Despite promising to let the villagers go back Tyneham is now part of the MOD firing range and is used to train the army, navy and the Royal Marines

It really was eerie walking around the mostly abandoned buildings and Only the church and the schoolhouse have been renovated as a museum and a place of worship

Before leaving in 1943, the school teacher Helen pinned a note to the church door pleading with the authorities to care for the homes that they had given up to “help win the war to keep men free”
Tyneham is also known as the village that died for England

The Bond family that owned the village were given £1 million (todays worth) in compensation
the villagers were given compensation for the vegetable that grew in their gardens!

Then back by the ridge and part of The Thomas Hardy way

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I see the better photo of Fletchers Cascade got lost. I fixed it. Take another look at post #426 above.

We saw plenty more cascades on a hike the next day. Here's a few.

 

[Flog]

Jeg gik et kort, men dejligt stykke af Hærvejen i Midtjylland fra Sepstrup til Klosterlund, ca. 20 km eller deromkring gennem egeskove og åbent landbrugsland. Det var mere kuperet, end jeg havde regnet med, i modsætning til Sjælland, der er ret fladt og trækløst. Om aftenen tog min veninde mig med op på toppen af Himmelbjerg for at se ned over søen (Julsø)

I walked a short but delightful section of the Hærvejen in Central Jutland from Sepstrup to Klosterlund, about 20km or so through oak forests and open farmland. It was more hilly than I had anticipated, in contrast to Sjælland which is quite flat and featureless. In the evening, my friend took me up to the top of Himmelbjerg to look down over the lake (Julsø)

 

[Tia Valeria]

Another walk on the SWCP towards Kimmeridge
After passing the oldest working oil well in the UK we entered the MOD range which is only open to the public at weekends and school holidays
Lovely scenery again as we walked to Tynaham village …the village frozen in time

In 1943 225 villagers were forced to leave their homes to let allied troops train for D Day.The American troops there landed on Omaha beach in 1944

the villagers hoped one day to return but have only ever returned there to be buried
Despite promising to let the villagers go back Tyneham is now part of the MOD firing range and is used to train the army, navy and the Royal Marines

It really was eerie walking around the mostly abandoned buildings and Only the church and the schoolhouse have been renovated as a museum and a place of worship

Before leaving in 1943, the school teacher Helen pinned a note to the church door pleading with the authorities to care for the homes that they had given up to “help win the war to keep men free”
Tyneham is also known as the village that died for England

The Bond family that owned the village were given £1 million (todays worth) in compensation
the villagers were given compensation for the vegetable that grew in their gardens!

Sad for this village area... but around Slapton the land was returned to private ownership after the war. Interestingly there was an article in the papers yesterday about Imber (on Salisbury Plain) also taken over in the war and still used by the army for training. The church is maintained and there are occasional open days, including this week-end.
If walking near Slapton the memorial there is easy to find, at the end of the village car park, as it is a restored tank from the time of the disaster as well as the small memorial garden. The walk also passes Slapton Ley (the freshwater lake) with the bank separating it from the sea. It is 3 years since we walked there but hopefully has not changed much.

 

[Annette london]

Sad for this village area... but around Slapton the land was returned to private ownership after the war. Interestingly there was an article in the papers yesterday about Imber (on Salisbury Plain) also taken over in the war and still used by the army for training. The church is maintained and there are occasional open days, including this week-end.
If walking near Slapton the memorial there is easy to find, at the end of the village car park, as it is a restored tank from the time of the disaster as well as the small memorial garden. The walk also passes Slapton Ley (the freshwater lake) with the bank separating it from the sea. It is 3 years since we walked there but hopefully has not changed much.

Thank you Tia Valeria
Yes I saw that article in passing
Ive saved it on my bookmarks to read later
what a coincidence too just after visiting Tyneham

 

[Tia Valeria]

I cannot find a photo of the tank but here is the link for the walk on the South West Coast Path. Maybe someone else will pass there and add some more.....
https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/125/

 

[TerryB]

I cannot find a photo of the tank but here is the link for the walk on the South West Coast Path. Maybe someone else will pass there and add some more.....
https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/walksdb/125/

There is much information and photos here - https://www.warmemorialsonline.org.uk/memorial/98432
Blessings
TerryB

 

[Annette london]

An early bus ride of 15 minutes to the start of the walk
The public transport system is wonderful here and we’ve only had to use the car once
The up and down stairs aren’t doing my knees any good!
some overgrown paths and then wide tracks, all so different on this way
A memorial to those killed between 1945 and 1990
Passed the renovated Clavell lookout tower now owned by the National Trust and available for self catering holidays
The runes of Corfe Castle built by Willian the Conquerer in 1068
A long and tiring walk of 19 km

 

[Kirkie]

An early bus ride of 15 minutes to the start of the walk
The public transport system is wonderful here and we’ve only had to use the car once
The up and down stairs aren’t doing my knees any good!
some overgrown paths and then wide tracks, all so different on this way
A memorial to those killed between 1945 and 1990
Passed the renovated Clavell lookout tower now owned by the National Trust and available for self catering holidays
The runes of Corfe Castle built by Willian the Conquerer in 1068
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Intrepid, yourself and Charlie! Thanks for sharing.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

I am back home now and I went for a morning walk to shake off the travel aches. Obviously I brought some Spanish sun home with me, look at the sky, but unfortunately I didn't bring the heat as it was 6 degrees Celsius.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

I am lucky to have some bush walks close to my home. After clearing the cobwebs from the travel I decided to walk one of the local bush walks.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Then came the Blue Moon, not a great shot compared with some that I have seen but at least I got one shot this time around.


On the other side of the house the sun was going down.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Come the weekend, a friend invited me to see the sunrise with him. His hobby is photography and so he heads out most Saturdays to get shots in the soft light. I wanted a chat about some things that had opened up for me in Valencia and so I set the alarm for 5am (not difficult after a couple of Caminos over 12 weeks) and tagged along. I decided that I may as well take some photos of my own.

The first glimpse
A bit more light.
One of Auckland's seven iconic volcanoes
The environment around the area where we took our photos.
Then we went for a walk on the volcano that we were using as base for the photos and captured two of the views.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Mostly my garden survived the lack of attention for 12 weeks.
A few weeds around one of the lemon trees.
The Mandarin tree looks good thought
The Orange tree has lost most of the crop to some parrots.
There are some flowers signalling that Spring is here at last.
The path to the front door is a little overgrown though.

 

[alansykes]

Up High Cup Nick in the North Pennines with the Cumbrian branch of the Confraternity of St James (and honorary member Huba the Hungarian vizsla).

 

[TravellingMan22]

Went out for a walk this evening from Burnham, Bucks, UK with no destination in minds along the Jubilee River. Lots of rural walking even though a few kms from a motorway, a major railway line, and a major international airport!!! Very hot but made it to the Long Walk by Windsor Castle. About 20k steps I guess. 10 mins on the train home!!

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

After about 350 km. arrived in the Eifel and treated ourselves to a nice beer. We are staying here for 10 days for some beautiful walks.

 

[Kirkie]

Up High Cup Nick in the North Pennines with the Cumbrian branch of the Confraternity of St James (and honorary member Huba the Hungarian vizsla).

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High time for Huba to make an appearance!

 

[grayland]

On part of the Arizona Trail in the desert near Oracle, Az. Temperature near 110F.
The heat makes it very difficult to walk anytime after the sun comes up in Southern Arizona. Often in the mid 90s by 8:30 am and over 100F most days.
I am sadly out of condition because of the difficulty in getting out as often as I should.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

We are staying in Gunderath in the Eifel and not that far from the Moezel.
First point on the agenda today was getting some groceries.
And later we had a nice walk.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Today we had nice walk around Maria Laach.
Only the temperature is still high , around 30°C. We servive.

 

[Annette london]

A couple of days walking in the forest with the four grandsons
Always starts with a bus ride….top deck of course
The first day mostly out in the open with football on the way
Than the climbing frame. Maybe a fireman to be in there somewhere
A beautiful new visitors centre kept us occupied for quite while

Second day we went blackberry picking but we didn’t have much luck as so many were either not ripened or shrivelled up
Still, the shop had cooking apples so an apple crumble instead!

some lovely woodland walks and tree sculptures and more climbing ropes. Then feeding the geese with oatmeal and bird seed and a long walk around the lake

 

[CWBuff]

January - our Trip to Sin Maarten (been a really long while since we were in Caribbean)
One day we hiked from our resort to Babit Point
Babit Point Hike 1 Babit Point Hike 2

July - Went into mountains of Maine (didn't count on mosquitoes and mud we encountered)
Hiking Robinson Mountain Robinson mountain Summit
Hiking Shin Falls Hiking Seboeis River Trail
Hike to Katahdin Lake in Baxter Park (Camino trail reminder, anyone?)

August - visited our neighbor up North and went to Blue Mountain ONT
Scenic Caves Caves 2 Ridgetop Lookout Trail
Hiking Inglis Falls Inglis Falls Area Inglis Falls

of course also squeezed in couple of smaller local trails

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Today we where at the Moezel.

 

[Kirkie]

A kind of cheat. My friend and walking companion on all my caminos, who lives in Pamplona went today to the Lepoeder pass, where she had never been before. She met loads of pilgrims, and sent me these photos. For anyone in Pamplona, this evening there will be a display, I know very little about it, but it will be portrayed where the usual fireworks are held during San Fermin.


ps. We always share our photos, no permissions needed.

 

[Kirkie]

On the way home from a cycle run, swim and a short walk...

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

In the new “Ulmener Maar Tunnel” guests can experience thousands of years of Earth's history up close. The "Ulmener maar tunnel" can be imagined as a cave-like section through a volcano. Walking through the narrow gallery, which is approximately 120 meters long, is a true experience, especially for young visitors. The effective lighting creates a mysterious atmosphere. The walls of the gallery allow visitors to delve deep into the history of the Earth: if you look closely, you can discover the numerous different layers of sediment that bear witness to the volcanic past of the region; or the glittering rock fragments that come from Lake Laacher. In terms of geological history, the Ulmen maar tunnel is a true treasure.


And some photo's from around the Ulmener Maar-Stollen.

 

[TravellingMan22]

Funny what you see when you pop down to the local supermarket!!!

 

[Kirkie]

In spite of a dire weather forecast I was able to take a stroll of just over 4km, via a nearby park. Going out again so should get in my daily step quota. In the park I saw a young woman setting out a bundle of things. Why? On my way back I saw why. A circle of people occupied the things, presumably cloths or cushions.. I did not take a photo, might have been intrusive.
Anyway, a couple of photos on the way...

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Some of my flowers are looking good despite the lack of care for three months.

 

[SabsP]

An unhealthy 32 C today so waited till 8pm to go out when it was still 27C and extremely humid.
My condition that I built up last week on the Inglés is rapidly dissapearing...

Around the block and church.

 

[TravellingMan22]

An unhealthy 32 C today so waited till 8pm to go out when it was still 27C and extremely humid.
My condition that I built up last week on the Inglés is rapidly dissapearing...

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I only popped out for a coffee in a place I am staying but ended up walking for several hours from Villajoyasa to Benidorm!!!

 

[DoughnutANZ]

I wanted to clear my head today and so I took a short walk along Takapuna beach. 16 degrees Celcius and there are people swimming, without wetsuits. Of course the water temperature is even less than 16 degrees.

 

[Arctic_Alex]

High Sierra Trail (California, Sierras). Hamilton Lakes. July 16.

Wow, reminds me of my Macbook desktop

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Yesterday we went to Trier . A nice walk true the city and we visited the Dom.



And we lit some candles for good health for everyone 🕯

 

[SabsP]

Yesterday we went to Trier . A nice walk true the city and we visited the Dom.
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And we lit some candles for good health for everyone 🕯

Thank you @Peter Fransiscus !

And what a treat to visit Trier. Such a fine example of wonderful heritage with the Celts and the Romans.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Today a quiet local walk.



The hot weather ended about an hour ago with a lot off rain , hail and thunder .

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Thank you @Peter Fransiscus !

And what a treat to visit Trier. Such a fine example of wonderful heritage with the Celts and the Romans.

Absolutely and to see the Porta Nigra.

 

[SabsP]

After the heat from the last week we finally had some rain and it cooled down.
Regained some energy to make a local stroll.
Nothing much but it was nice to notice my condition is still good after recent Inglés.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

we finally had some rain and it cooled down.

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A pair of paradise ducks, calling as I walk underneath.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Further around the track

 

[DoughnutANZ]

Last one, the video upload stopped me from uploading the photos in a single post.

 

[fxkhang]

My favorite training trail. Through a small part of the central highlands, Vietnam.

 

[Kirkie]

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I wanted to clear my head today and so I took a short walk along Takapuna beach. 16 degrees Celcius and there are people swimming, without wetsuits. Of course the water temperature is even less than 16 degrees.

Water temperatures near me eventually reach about 15. Some people wear wetsuits but most don't. Some wear gloves and socks, most don't. I love the remnant of aul' decency from bygone times - a shelter for women, a shelter for men - and a nod to equality, a shelter for both...although nowadays it would need to be renamed... and some people swim every day of the year, hail, rain or shine!

 

[SabsP]

Daytrip to Antwerp.

Magnificent central station.



A visit to the small but perfect museum Snijders-Rockox which gives you a very good insight how the nobility lived in the 16th century.
Rubens, Brueghel on display as also a gorgeous atlas of plants by Dodoens, also 16th century.
The courtyard.
The museum has alot of links between Flanders in those centuries with Spain.
I loved the small polychrome statue of St James which was actually made for being sold. So this was not a unique piece.




Afterwards to the church of Carolus Borromeus.
Originally a Jesuit church.

Parochie Sint-Carolus Borromeus Antwerpen

Het uitzonderlijk rijke patrimonium van de 400 jaar oude Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk (ingewijd op 12 september 1621), de band met de jezuïeten en de persoonlijke bijdrage van Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) aan het ontwerp van de kerk en haar interieur, spreken tot de verbeelding. Van harte welkom!

www.kerknet.be

Finally I went to the church of St James where I got a private impromptu tour by one of the volunteers there.
Only a pic from detail front.

Sint-Jacobskerk (Antwerpen) - Wikipedia

nl.wikipedia.org

 

[Kirkie]

Daytrip to Antwerp.

Magnificent central station.

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A visit to the small but perfect museum Snijders-Rockox which gives you a very good insight how the nobility lived in the 16th century.
Rubens, Brueghel on display as also a gorgeous atlas of plants by Dodoens, also 16th century.
The courtyard.
The musueum has alot of links between Flanders in those centuries with Spain.
I loved the small polychrome statue of St James which was actually made for being sold. So this was not a unique piece.

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Afterwards to the church of Carolus Borromeus.
Originally a Jesuit church.

Parochie Sint-Carolus Borromeus Antwerpen

Het uitzonderlijk rijke patrimonium van de 400 jaar oude Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk (ingewijd op 12 september 1621), de band met de jezuïeten en de persoonlijke bijdrage van Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) aan het ontwerp van de kerk en haar interieur, spreken tot de verbeelding. Van harte welkom!

www.kerknet.be

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Finally I went to the church of St James where I got a private impromptu tour by one of the volunteers there.
Only a pic from detail front.
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Sint-Jacobskerk (Antwerpen) - Wikipedia

nl.wikipedia.org

Really lovely! I also got such a tour last November!

 

[TravellingMan22]

Daytrip to Antwerp.

Magnificent central station.

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A visit to the small but perfect museum Snijders-Rockox which gives you a very good insight how the nobility lived in the 16th century.
Rubens, Brueghel on display as also a gorgeous atlas of plants by Dodoens, also 16th century.
The courtyard.
The musueum has alot of links between Flanders in those centuries with Spain.
I loved the small polychrome statue of St James which was actually made for being sold. So this was not a unique piece.

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Afterwards to the church of Carolus Borromeus.
Originally a Jesuit church.

Parochie Sint-Carolus Borromeus Antwerpen

Het uitzonderlijk rijke patrimonium van de 400 jaar oude Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk (ingewijd op 12 september 1621), de band met de jezuïeten en de persoonlijke bijdrage van Pieter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) aan het ontwerp van de kerk en haar interieur, spreken tot de verbeelding. Van harte welkom!

www.kerknet.be

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Finally I went to the church of St James where I got a private impromptu tour by one of the volunteers there.
Only a pic from detail front.
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Sint-Jacobskerk (Antwerpen) - Wikipedia

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So many beautiful cities in Belgium!! All within easy reach of each other. Love Antwerp so much!!

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Not a local walk, we're in Ireland now, but maybe okay to post here because the walk isn't in Spain. Also a plus is that it is a pilgrimage trail. Today's walk was up the mountain Crough Patrick near Westport in County Mayo. We only made it halfway so Peg would still have working legs for upcoming sightseeing. For a mountain trail in use for 1,500 years it was in great shape.

 

[Annette london]

Not a local walk, we're in Ireland now, but maybe okay to post here because the walk isn't in Spain. Also a plus is that it is a pilgrimage trail. Today's walk was up the mountain Crough Patrick near Westport in County Mayo. We only made it halfway so Peg would still have working legs for upcoming sightseeing. For a mountain trail in use for 1,500 years it was in great shape.
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Go neiri an bother leat

Rick and Peg
Have a wonderful time in Ireland
Im almost ashamed to say that as an Irish woman I’ve never claimed Crough Patrick..
Lets Hope there’s still time!

 

[SabsP]

Demervalley Hoeselt. 8k. Started in a residential area but quickly I entered woodland and orchards.
And always memories of WWII.

Natuurgebied Demervallei | Limburgs Landschap

Vlakbij Alden-Biesen liggen de langgerekte valleigronden van de Demer. Dit gebied biedt typische Haspengouwse natuurwaarden en cultuurhistorische relicten.

limburgs-landschap.be

 

[Kirkie]

Demervalley Hoeselt. 8k. Started in a residential area but quickly I entered woodland and orchards.
And always memories of WWII.

Natuurgebied Demervallei | Limburgs Landschap

Vlakbij Alden-Biesen liggen de langgerekte valleigronden van de Demer. Dit gebied biedt typische Haspengouwse natuurwaarden en cultuurhistorische relicten.

limburgs-landschap.be

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Thank you. We are what we are made of... and we must not forget.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Some photo's from our walk last Thursday.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

This walk in Ireland is the reason Peg didn't walk all the way up Crough Patrick; she wanted her hips to still work for this, an about 10 km out and back between two towers on the Cliffs of Mohar.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Sorry for adding more but you should see how many shots I edited out. Not all my shots are in the proper order.

 

[Kirkie]

This walk in Ireland is the reason Peg didn't walk all the way up Crough Patrick; she wanted her hips to still work for this, an about 10 km out and back between two towers on the Cliffs of Mohar.
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The cliffs of Moher are spectacular. Within boundaries of course, but part of the visual treasures of this wee island! There are plans afoot to make it safer, which means less freely accessible, so enjoy it all! Best feet forward for you and Peg!

 

[SabsP]

My village.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

My village.

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I don't see many houses?

 

[Tulle]

For once a nice sunny day. Heavy rain yesterday, and it will rain again tomorrow. I went for a short walk in my neighborood. No autumn colors yet, only some red berries on a rowan tree. (Is that the right name?)
I live in the street you see in one of the pictures.

 

[Arctic_Alex]

Arctic wilderness hike part 1: I am just back from a 3 day wilderness hike starting at our cabin (and soon to be permanent home) in the far North of Scandinavia. Roundabout 60 km through Sami country. Through arctic vast primeval (untouched) forest – one of the last remaining in Europe, into the tree-less high plains and heading towards the mountains in the distance.
Quite windy, not to say stormy, and close to freezing point. Some of the trees are 800 years old and even older even though they are not tall. The price you pay as a tree rooted in this climate zone.
The old cabin shown belongs to a camp of the formerly nomadic indigenous Samí people.

 

[Arctic_Alex]

Arctic wilderness hike part 2: While the last images were were mostly below the tree line, this is now all above the tree line, where I spent most of my time. Nothing better than preparing warm food in your tent when it is cold and stormy outside.
Got some Aurora at night but could not be bothered to get out with my phone to take some pictures
On the whole hike I only met one person, a Samí man scouting for animals. We had a nice and interesting conversation. It is always nice to talk to those people who lived here for generations.

 

[VNwalking]

From the other side of the planet than @Arctic_Alex , the Blue Mountains near Sydney in the Spring. I had a while to walk while waiting for a friend, so went from the centre of Katoomba to the Three Sisters overlook and back. Enjoying people's gardens, colour-coordinated Galahs nibbling on new lawn growth, and then the iconic sight of the ciffs, rock formations, and sweeping views - and a bush clematisin full bloom.

 

[DoughnutANZ]

View from North Head. Starting with a Northern aspect then swinging East to take in Rangitoto Island (last active volcano in Auckland), then around to the inner harbour and the central city (South/South West).
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[Kirkie]

No photos, nor a long walk, but a very lovely meeting with Rick and Peg!
As might be expected, sharing of some stories, and then bye bye, with Peg and Rick off to enjoy their final days in Ireland.
Such a pleasure to meet in person. In this spot:
chq.ie

 

[SabsP]

Wanted to give my Asolo trailshoes a second chance but they really do not work for me. Back to the trusted Hanwag boots!

Walk at naturereserve the Kevie and the river Jeker.

 

[Arctic_Alex]

A little morning walk with autumn colours. Could not convince that 9-month-old crazy dog to stay dry

This is more or less right at our current house which we might sell next year – if our cabin project works out as planned. I start feeling sentimental a bit already as this certainly has become home in a way.

Not too far from here we already got 20 cm of first snow ...

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

No photos, nor a long walk, but a very lovely meeting with Rick and Peg!

And we had a delightful meeting with a delightful person.

Not a long walk for us but we were on our feet at lot (archeology museum). On the way back to the guesthouse though we sat for awhile in a couple of pubs.

 

[Annette london]

A 10 minute ride on the bus to the forest
Lots of berry trees for the birds, then onto the edge of the golf course and hoping we wouldn’t get whacked by a golf ball
Through the open fields, some ploughed and ready for planting
Met George and Bandit plus a few more watching us pass

Great, a grooming parlour….for dogs!
A shame as I could do with some grooming
Soon in the village of Havering-Atte -Bower and the hospice of St Francis where I worked for a time
Village church but it was closed today
Missed the bus by 3 minutes so a walk to the main road for another bus home

 

[Icacos]

Yesterday, finally - after two previous failed attempts - I made it to the top of one particular local mountain, thanks in large part to the company of two intrepid friends from my slow hikers group.

 

[Annette london]

Another 10 minutes on the bus
a few yellow arrows to guide our way
We are so attracted to yellow arrows!
Through the woods for tea and coffee at the Camelot pub
A split tree on the way back by All Saints Church
And here comes our bus home

 

[SabsP]

Little bit under the weather but such a glorious day so went out. A four k walk at Mettekoven. Wood and orchard.
Statue to memorate the lady that was the last lady to be hung because being a so called witch. This was mid 17th century.

 

[Annette london]

Walked a section of The London Loop, the 150 mile path that encircles London and which uses parks and mostly rural areas for walking
It’s sometimes hard to believe that London is within spitting distance of the path
It is very well marked all the way too
This section is about 10 minutes from home

Over the golf course once again and then all through and around fields and paths
A curious horse and the a lovely section of an old iron gate post and a narrow path by a house

 

[Kirkie]

I walked around a property today with someone who is new to that area.
We discovered some lovely little hidden gems, and a glimpse of a Folly - The Casino - which I have never visited, but will, soon!
I took a photo of a little clump that includes a Pussy Willow, and the blackish leaves were much more luxuriant than come through in the photo. We also found a tiny vegetable garden, with sunflowers as well. I hope the gardener will be open to letting my friend join her sometimes, it is a passion of hers, gardening!
(Before posting a link to The Casino, I see it is erroneously named a Folly...)

Casino at Marino - Wikipedia

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