Christiane

Next weekend, the Hessen Championship in Trial starts here in our area, there is a lot to prepare and since I am a club person and like to get involved a lot, there was only time for a cozy little spring round in the afternoon, partly on the Klangwanderweg, partly on familiar paths that are hardly known

Last night, after Easter egg hunting with the grandchildren, lunch with my mother and brothers, and a cozy afternoon on the terrace with the family, there was finally time for a nice twilight round with Leila. Although we didn't meet the Easter bunny despite looking out for it, we did see many signs

Yesterday, before shopping, I drove a bit through the countryside and made a short stop in Largentière. The town on the Ligne has existed since Roman times.

Higher up, above the town, stands the Chateau, built in the 13th century, watching over the medieval town center with its alleys and narrow streets

Yesterday I spent the whole day in and around the Gorges de L'Ardèche. I started in Balazuc, then went along the cliffs towards Lanas. Shortly before Lanas, I hiked up onto the Ardèche plateau and back towards Balazuc, but just before the village, I turned right through the valley and then continued

Yesterday morning, leisurely reading and playing. In the afternoon, we visited the animals at Chamadou and went for a short ride. The wind was so strong that we almost took off, with all sorts of branches, twigs, leaves, and dust swirling through the air, but bundled up warmly, it was no problem

Yesterday morning we refilled our drinks in Ruoms, and in the afternoon I went on foot through this huge nature reserve, which makes every trial rider's heart beat faster all over Europe. On narrow, partly very wet paths, we went along countless small streams and through loose scree, first always uphill

Yesterday afternoon, we went for a leisurely stroll to the Ardèche, just to say hello and throw a few stones. The sun was our constant companion, and down in the valley right by the river, it was really nice and warm. I sat by the river for a long time, which has little water this year, letting myself

Arrived at Camping Chamadou yesterday morning. Unpacked, settled into the mobile home, bought groceries, and then set off for the first reconnaissance tour through the grounds around the site. The wind whistled around my ears, it felt 10° colder than the indicated 14°. But every year it's a joy to be

This morning I felt the need to breathe in some spring air, so I headed towards Groß-Umstadt. Spring is always a step ahead there compared to the rest of the Odenwald, and my plan worked out perfectly.



I started at the forest cemetery, from where I walked to the Umstädter Stachelberg, one of several vineyards

Today, due to asthma-damaged lungs and a sudden onset of early spring allergy with a cough and runny nose, I set off on a rather manageable hike. Staying outside wasn't an option; the first days of spring with their abundant sunshine had to be fully utilized.



I started at the cemetery in Affhöllerbach