In keeping with our style the Fab Five (new name thanks Cathy & Kevin) decided to head out a day early.
We all met up yesterday at the Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard in the Swiss Alps.
Cheapmeister, Bill and I came from Martigny, Switzerland by train and bus. Darrell and Roxanne came from Aosta, Italy by taxi.
It was foggy, windy, cold and blustery at the top.
Coffee and bread for breakfast. Certainly not the breakfast of champions. However, we came prepared so no worries.
We shouted back and kept walking.
Now showered up, clothes on the clothesline. Staying at a 1000 year old monastery/hospice. Roxanne and I are writing and the boys are at the bar.
In the other part of our building is a group of walkers who are here for spiritual reasons and are practicing a vow of silence.
Magic.
“After a day’s walk, everything has twice its usual value.” – G.M. Trevelyan
Now here’s Rockenstein…
Our reunion with Bill, Paige, and Chappy at Grand Bernard Pass, Switzerland was as fresh and invigorating as the rolling fog and crisp wind.
We were all warmed up by tea elegantly poured by the Monk named Frederic.
Why? For the pure joy of being able to walk the Via Francigena.
Internet is really slow so no videos today.
Next time I’m coming with you. Me and my new titanium hip!
Get ready!!
Amazing photos and glorious commentary – love it!
Thanks Bonnie!!
Happy Birthday to my sister, Rocky. Thanks for catching up with us:)
The pictures are stunning, and we love the quote by G.M. Trevelyan. Looked him up and found another that is appropriate for your walk:
“I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.” ~G.M. Trevelyan
This means you have ten docs on a walk.
We were wondering how in the world you find the trail, and then saw the picture of Roxanne pointing at the “F” on the post.
We are going to talk our docs out for a walk in preparation for retirement and the next adventure!
Big Hugs all around.
xoxo Cathy and Kevin
Great quote. The paths so far have been marked pretty well. We’ll post some more photos of the signs we look for. They are not all the same which makes it a bit confusing at times but makes for great fun trying to figure it out. Congratulations on retirement. ❤️
Also, very curious about the 12 Rules for Life. Can’t see the author … ?
Jordan Peterson. Bill read and really enjoyed it. He tried to share with others but nobody was willing to carry the weight!!!
Happy B Day to Roxanne! Great photos. Thank you.
Keep on stepping. Fun to follow you.
Thank you!
Thank you
Yay!!!
How long took it to walk 11miles? I would have croaked for sure J
With lunch and bathroom breaks approx. 7 hours.
Paige and Roxanne….stunning photos. Thanks for sharing and hello to all.
Judy Warren-Wickwire
Hi Judy! Thanks for the feedback.