hiking away

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**The word 'hiking' is understood in all English-speaking countries, but there are differences in usage. In some places, off-trail hiking is called 'cross-country hiking', 'bushwhacking', or 'bush-bashing'. In the UK, hiking is a slightly old-fashioned word, with a flavor more of heartiness and exercise than of enjoying the outdoors; the activity described here would be called 'hillwalking' or simply 'walking'. Australians use the term 'bushwalking' for both on- and off-trail hiking. New Zealanders use 'tramping' (particularly for overnight and longer trips), 'walking' or 'bushwalking'. Hiking in the mountainous regions of India and Nepal is sometimes called 'trekking'. Source.

Welcome to our hiking day in the French Alps! This post is brought to you in order to keep (not only) cyber cruise crew members healthy by doing some cardio exercises!! But don't worry, this will be a light walk to enjoy the scenery and the sunshine, listen to the sound of silence birds, insects, the wind, small animals and water falls, and to admire the flora as well.

Most of us live away from the mountains or surrounded by small hills, but there is nothing compared to the majesty of real mountains. That's the fascination of the Alps and the many possibilities they offer. Not only for skiing! summer in the mountains is a wonderful experience as well. You can relax with a good book outdoors and maybe a nap but this time we are going for a hike, don't forget your hat, sunscreen, appropriate shoes, hiking sticks , and water bottle. Snacks will be provided to avoid dealing with a hungry captain maintain our energy levels!

Our path will allow us to find the most tasty wild strawberries! admire the red butterflies and watch the brown cows, the ones needed for the Alpine Beaufort cheese.
The chosen trail takes us to see these wonderful lakes, located at 2,493 m /8,180 ft, and that's quite an achievement, isn't it?

Find below the picture I took. See the tiny white spot sort of above the lake, to the right?? that's snow! In the summer!!

and this is moi waiting for you right there next to the snow you saw in the prior pic:

Everything is very organized and the hiking trails are accurately described so it is kind of difficult to get lost, unless you decide to go off-piste! Mr. Mar checks the hiking map just in case.

It's interesting to meet the other hikers on the go, look here very closely and you will see them. Or else, click to enlarge! It is also very important to follow the slogan I heard over there: Breathe! you are in the mountains!

The weather up in the mountains can be very tricky, we were lucky to have enjoyed a sunny day! Have a look at some colorful Alpine flora down below.

Some snapshots from the hike:

the donkey wouldn't move and stayed right there for long minutes!

Sheep on their way up!

Click to enlarge to see a "marmotte"! it was a small family and they were enjoying the outdoors while mom (or was it dad?) checked for unwanted or harmful visitors . Sorry about the poor quality of the picture, but it was hard to zoom- in and not miss the little one!

After so much walking , how about finding a cold stream to cool off our feet? you might have seen this picture last saturday, it is still very refreshing!! And the water is incredibly clear.



There are many pictures yet to be shared but I think it is enough for today. And here is the perfect little village bistro to chill out and enjoy a nice meal , after all the mountain air makes one very hungry! Hurry in, they are waiting for the fun crew!

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