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September 17, 2021

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Granges de la Brasque

15 to 18 August 2021

The weather is good, so Detti and I head off on a short holiday to the Granges de la Brasque, a place full of childhood memories and which became an all time favorite relaxing camping spot for Detti and I. The fact that the best cheese in the world is made there is also a great calling card. Oh. And did I mention that at times wild strawberries, blueberries and raspberries are to be found for those looking for them? And that a mere 40m from the camping site there is a fountain with cold and fresh and oh so pure spring water?

On our second day, Detti and I hiked to the little summit nearby, the Mont Tournairet (2085m), small (per our standard) yet, the view from the top is amazing, and we can clearly see many of the summit that my dad and I have been crossing one after the other this last few years. A nice outing, with some raspberries ready to be picked on the way down. Miam! (side note: there is a little well made cabin just by the summit, would be a beautiful spot to hit for a night in early spring when all is still covered in snow!)

We are joined by my parents for the last 2 days, trip down memory lane, a night by the fire, good food, great company, amazing times and… a few kilos of raspberries!.

For the pictures, click here.

Alps, camping, Forest, France, Landscape, Mountains, Nature, Tree
Animals, Flowers, France, Insect, Landscape, Mountain, Nature, Plants, River, Sunrise, Sunset, Travel |

September 17, 2021

| chapichapo

Le Ténibre

20 to the 22 of August 2021

Having a 3 days window of rather ok, not too cloudy, definitely no rain weather, my dad and I are off to do a little hike that we had on our minds.

Going to the Ténibre (3031m) on a big 3 days loop:

-Day 1: from the parking de Vens (1580m) we take the main path going to the Refuge de Vens (2370m), it is a real pleasure to see that we have a good rhythm, the differnet hikes from the previous weeks paying off and allowing us, even with our big packpack, to maintain +300m per hour. We stop at the refuge for a drink and a blueberry pie and then head off on a less travl track towards the Pas de Vens. We soon reach the first of those less frequented lakes and stop for lunch. The weather alternating between clouds and full sun, I time it well for a swim in this high altitude lake. So nice. We then keep going, up rocks and boulders to yet another lake before reaching the Pas de Vens (2796m). I do an extra little side hike, leaving my big back pack at our night camp, to reach the Cîme Borgonio (2930m) which offers amazing views of the surroundings, and of our tomorrow objective, the Mont Ténibre, shrouded in clouds that evening. I go down a different way to map down what would be our track the next morning, as from bellow it is not very evident. Joining my dad, we wait the day out and are join by a lonely walker who, just like us, had elected to pass the night in an old Italian casemate that offer shelter at the Pass.

-Day 2: I wake as the light start to shift from the pre dawn, the dark hues of the sky slowly filling with lighter shades. I ponder, and then get up, my dad still about asleep, and head again for the Cîme Borgonio (2930m), I reach it just in ti;me to see the sunrise. What a show! After enjoying the changing colors and welcoming the new day, I head back to our camp to join my dad. We pack and start our way to the Brèche Borgonio (2904m), having breakfast on the way, once we reach a spot in the sun. Amazing view on the Viso, before the Nébia hides it away. From the Brèche Borgonio, we head down to the Lacs du Ténibre (2550m), a beautiful spot to spend a night in peace. Then up an amazingly steep slope, and more boulders and rocks to the Ténibre (3031m). Amazing views all around, the Argentera, the Gélas, Cîme du Diable, Grand Capelet, Mounier… They are all visible. Only the Viso is now hidden away. Then, down the next valley to the Lac Chaffour (2650m), where I can resist another swim, we look for a welcoming spot for the night. The edges of the lakes are pretty nice, but a bit humid and a welcoming site for clouds of flying bugs. We look a tiny bit further up and end up spending the night under the stars (and the full moon) on a small grass patch.

-Day 3: from the Lac Chaffour (2650m) we aim for the Pas du Cormorant, we reach a point were both my dad and I feel like we have to stop. Everything around us is falling down. All rocks, from the tiny pebbles to the massive boulders are not anchored down and want to go down. Without helmet, with our big back packs, we feel it is safer to head back down. We have probably reach 2850m at this stage, only a tiny bit short to the pass and then the summit (later on, we would read that it used to be down on eternal snow… None of it remains). After a breakfast on a boulder in the sun, we go down to the Refuge de Rabuons for a snack, before starting the long way back to the car, along the Chemin de l’Energie, with a detour to the Lac du Fer (from 2350m to 2550m and back down to 2350m), as the track was damaged. No swim today, we are short on time, and the weather is turning. Strong wind and many clouds. A total of about 19kms that day, with about 1420m of down…

An amazing hike, I am already looking for the next one!

For the pictures (quite a few) click here.

Alps, France, Hike, Landscape, Mountains, Nature, River, Sunrise, Sunset, Walk
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September 27, 2018

| chapichapo

Newnes Glow Worms Tunnel Walk

10 March 2018

Detti and I took the opportunity of this nice weather weekend to go camping in the Blue Mountains and enjoy a nice walk, that goes through the Glow Worms Tunnel of Newnes. A very varied walk, with some views over the top of the eucalyptus trees, and some passage underground, in the man made former train tunnels, but also, if you know where to look, in some natural caves where a very small stream snakes around.

Here is the Full Gallery

Bue Mountains, Cliff, Detti, Forest, Insect, Landscape, Mountains, Nature, River, Sydney
Details, Forest, Insect, Landscape, Nature, Plants, River, Sydney |

September 23, 2018

| chapichapo

Heathcote National Park

27 August 2018

Today, Belle, Detti and I are off to do a walk in the Heathcote National Park, a park that I have never explored before, but seems to be quite promizing, with the promises of beautiful water hole, rivers and the like.

And we are very happily swept away by how accessible it is, and yet how pristine and natural it is! Some very peaceful water hole, amazing trees, GYmea Lillies…

We will be back!

Here is the Full Gallery

Forest, Hike, Insect, Landscape, Nature, River, Sydney, Tree, Walk
Animals, Insect, Nature, Tasmania, Travel |

September 7, 2017

| chapichapo

First day in Tassie

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Our first day is shorten by the flight.

But we still get to enjoy some beautiful wildlife, and the most amazing and deafening concert of cicadas I have ever attended. The sound is crazy. They are everywhere by the thousands, flying, walking up trunks and branches, everywhere… Those creature that you usually hear but rarely see are here showing off.

The night is spent near a lake, on our way South East from Launceston, towards Maria Island.

Here is the full Gallery

Notre première journée en Tasmanie est quelque peu raccourcie par le vol.

Mais on arrive quand même à faire de belles rencontres d’animaux sauvages, et on assiste au concert le plus impressionnant et assourdissant de cigales qu’il m’ait été donne d’entendre. Des cigales par milliers, de partout. Elles volent, se baladent sur les branches et troncs, anchantent et chantent… Partout! Ces insectes qui sont parfois si difficiles à voir ne sont ici pas très pudiques!

On campe pour la nuit près d’un lac sur le trajet entre Launceston et Maria Island.

Birds, Insect, Nature, Tasmania, Travel
Insect, Landscape, Nature, River, Sydney, Waterfalls |

March 26, 2016

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Carlingford Waterfalls

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25 February 2016

There is this small yet beautiful waterfalls that I have seen popping up on social media from times to times that I have wanted to go and see, take a few shots, for a while now. It is not too far from where I live. More finding myself thinking about it on the right day and just going for it.

And today, the stars must have aligned, as I talk to my flatmate Pat about it, and we decide to go there for a couple of hours and see what it has to offer.

Today is a very hot day, with temperature supposed to reach the high 30s. I guess finding ourselves next to some running water has some appeal!

We find the spot very easily, alas it is a bit dry, and what is supposed to be a wall of water gushing down this gully is no more than a little fall. It still has its charm, and we spend quite a while chasing the perfect shot of a dragonfly, as there are legions and they are not really shy.

The waterfall itself is quite nice, and I will be back after some descent rain to portrait it in all its glory!

Here is the full album

Depuis quelques temps, j’ai pu voir des photos intéressantes d’une petite cascade pas très loin de chez moi, sur les réseaux sociaux. Ca a éveillé mon intérêt, parce que ce n’est pas bien loin, il faut juste que j’y pense quand j’ai un peu de temps!

Et aujourd’hui, il semblerait que toutes les conditions sont bonnes! Mon coloc Pat, qui aime aussi prendre des photos, est bien motivé, et du coup, on décide d’aller y passer quelques heures, voir un peu ce que cette cascade peut offrir.

C’est une jounée bien chaude, avec des températures prévues bien au dessus de 30 degrés. Je suppose que passer quelques heures prés d’une rivière doit avoir son charme!

Nous trouvons la cascade sans problème, hélas, le climat, un peu sec, fait que le mur d’eau des photos alléchantes des réseaux sociaux, n’est en ce moment qu’un petit ruisseau se jetant gaiement du haut de l’escarpement. Mais ça a son charme, et les armées de libellules ne sont pas farouches ! Du coup, on passe pas mal de temps à chasser le cliché parfait de ces petits dragons volants.

C’est un lieu bien sympathique, j’y reviendrai après de bonnes pluies pour le photographier dans toute sa gloire!

 

Insect, Landscape, Sydney, Waterfalls
Insect, Nature |

February 21, 2016

| chapichapo

Stick Insect

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I found this amazing stick insect in my hallway! It is so big!

I take it home to take a few shots, before letting him go on his journey.

Here is the full Gallery

J’ai trouver ce magnifique phasme dans l’entrée de mon bâtiment. Il est si grand!

Je le ramène à la maison pour prendre des photos, avant de le laisser continuer son voyage d’insecte.

 

 

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