Monthly Archives: June 2007

The end

Posted by mobile phone:Now in conca after walking the GR 20 in 14 days second half had a few hairy days with very strong winds not fun when on ridge of a mountain . Last 3 days were fab. thanks … Continue reading

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Half way

Posted by mobile phone:Now in Vizzavona after doing 2 days walking in 1 day . Ascent of 1170 m and descent of 2090m all in a distance of 22k no wonder my knees ache . My reward is a night … Continue reading

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Day 7

Posted by mobile phone:Today was a hard day for me started off with a long steep bouldery climb up to the highest point on GR 20 the views of the lakes were fab. We then had to cut across the … Continue reading

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Day 5

Posted by mobile phone:Now at hotel castel di vergio an easier day than the hell of the Cirque de la solitude which is the most scary thing i have ever done .enjoyed skinny dipping in many of the rock pools … Continue reading

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Haut Asco

Posted by mobile phone:Now in hotel le chalet after 3 days walking along Gr 20. Its been fab so far loved the Spasimata bridge and walking along the slabs was good fun. Showers are cold and last nights was almost … Continue reading

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Today is the day

Posted by mobile phone:Its 6am on sunday morning and we are getting ready to begin our gr20 walk. Arrived in Calenzana last night around 10pm an hour behind time due to a rough crossing. After a 35 euro taxi journey … Continue reading

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On my way

Posted by mobile phone:Got the 4.40 train to stansted now waiting for 6.30 flight to nice. My bag weighed in at 10 kg geoff’s was 8kg with the tent so i am not happy ! Must be the 8 batteries … Continue reading

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Away till July 4th…..

Well my ruc-sac is packed… I have watched my last episode of Prison Break.  Phone calls have been made and friends have been to visit. I can hardly believe the time has almost come for me to go off to Corsica … Continue reading

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