With Jean's time running out it was time to tackle a slightly more arduous walk. We settled on the climb up to Sommocolonia, the little village perched high above Barga. The rain stayed off all day which made for a very pleasant walk, and the visibility was pretty good allowing us to enjoy the stunning panoramas over the Serchio valley.
Most of our favourite walks which were all intact last year are now affected to greater or lesser degree by the rainstorm we had in October, causing major landslides which are very unsettling, and of course disrupt the course of our meanders. As these are the ancient mule trails from the time before the roads, it is sad to think we may be witnessing their imminent demise.
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| Looking up to Sommocolonia high above |
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| As we gain altitude, the view unfurls ... |
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| ... and is enjoyed by Barbara and Jean |
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| Almost there - the path improves nearer the village |
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| The old road into town |
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| On the way back down, Bill and Barbara upstaged by Barga in the middle distance |
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ReplyDeletein this last picture, you both look happy and satisfied...
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