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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 14, 2024 at 05:32
Chemin de la Liberté 2024 Day 4
There were again early birds to spot today. The soft whisper of this peculiar species turns into brutal loud talk when several others are present. Although it was still well before breakfast time, everything and everyone seemed to be in full swing preparing for the final jump to Spain. I…
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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 13, 2024 at 06:22
Chemin de la Liberté 2024 Day 3
Sunrise and a rising cloud cover created a beautiful painting with long moving silhouettes almost without sounds. Two sheepdogs provided a playful spectacle and challenged random sleepwalkers to throw a stick.
A long line set course for higher ground and as we ascended the clouds retreated in proportion. A steep…
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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 12, 2024 at 06:05
Le Chemin de la Liberté 2024 Day 2
The second day started with a light drizzle and this gradually turned into a heavy rain shower where the rain gear came in handy. The conversations were not affected by the elements, the rain was an afterthought and morale was unbroken. Around noon we reach the Col de la Core,…
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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 11, 2024 at 05:00
Le Chemin de la Liberté 2024 Day 1
Departure from Saint Girons after calling the names of the participants and handing out their name badges. All new for me, for others a reunion with old acquaintances. In the cool of the early morning the caravan started moving, the guides recognizable by their yellow polo. After an hour of…
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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 9, 2024 at 07:53
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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 8, 2024 at 07:20
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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 8, 2023 at 05:32
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Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 7, 2023 at 05:53
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July 17, 2023
It was a strenuous and exciting day today, some parts were very steep and high or close to the water of a deep lake. But it all went well and tomorrow is the last day of the Passaran. This morning I went with the two people from Catalunya because the first part of the route was the same. The food at
Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 6, 2023 at 05:35
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July 17, 2023
I woke up around three o'clock from quite a noise, it turned out to be the wind howling around the refuge and I had no idea whether this meant good or bad news. Around a quarter past six I was awake again and had actually slept well. It was truly a beautiful view of the lake in front of the refuge and
Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 5, 2023 at 05:42
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July 17, 2023
I didn't sleep very well, but at half past six I got up fit and rested and packed my bag and put it ready. Breakfast was again simple with coffee and sliced bread with jam. The jam was homemade and tasted very good. I paid the bill and I got the Picnic, it was a small bag and I was curious about the
Melvin Rorijs went for a hike
July 4, 2023 at 05:31
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July 17, 2023
Left some stuff in the car and around half past seven I started the adventure. It turned out to be a climb through a forest and there was no end to it. Soon I started to sweat and after fifteen minutes my sweater was wet. After an hour and a half I was on the first top and walked in the clouds. The clouds
July 17, 2023
While walking I think of greasy burgers and cola, to fill this need I picked up a signature burger with a large cola at the Mac this afternoon and it was great. For dessert, an ice cream with caramel. That was the culinary conclusion of a hiking week in the Pyrenees. The morning was beautiful and I had