Valaisan getaway (continuation)
After the Sanetsch Pass, I wanted to show Isabelle the Aletsch Glacier, the largest of the Alps. So we went to the Upper Valais. 1. Boondocking down the Furggen pass. But in this season, the Eggishorn cable car was already closed. We thus wentRead More…
Valaisan getaway and… Happy New Year 2018 !
In early November, we went to make VivaLaVida discover some corners of the Valais, an Alpine canton of Switzerland. Departure for the Santesch Pass, at 7’200 feet elevation, and its splendid lapiaz. The recent snow stopped our way at the pass, beautiful snowdrifts cutting the road downRead More…
Merry Christmas!
To all of you who follow this little blog, I wish the best Christmas! Thank you for your loyalty thanks to which this blog continues to exist. The next article is coming soon… 😉 Claude-Alain
Swiss Alps.
A short overnight getaway to the Pass of Jaman, with a magnificent view. 1. Sunset over Geneva Lake. 2. Chilly awakening for VivaLaVida. 3. Intyamon side view. 4. Descent on alpine paths… That’s allRead More…
Must already go back……
After five days, it’s already time to go back home. 1. We camped in the wild not far from Macinaggio, below a Genoese tower. First light of the day… 2. … gently move the village of Bettolacce out of the darkness. Read More…
Cape Corse
We continue the ascent of Cape Corse, the wildest part of the “Island of Beauty”. 1. Botticella village. 2. The small Giraglia Island which gave its name to one of the most important sailing race in the Mediterranean Sea. 3. OldRead More…
North West shore
Our stay in Corsiaca continues… 1. Familly walk on the coast. 2. Emile still loves the baby carrier ! 3. And Isabelle appreciates these landscapes 4. But the rain catches up… 5. Fortunately, it willRead More…
Program change.
After a few days in the Alps with temperatures well below usual in this season, Isabelle dreamed of warmer places. We decided to cross to Corsica for our second vacation week, hoping to find more sun… 1. Wake up in Menton, before embarking in Nice. Read More…
Tende…
1. Tende is a particular village, hanging on the slope of a deep valley. 2. Small streets are narrow… 3. … and most of the houses have views over the valley. 4. Porch… 5. A real littleRead More…
D5 Creation