2023 Holidays, here we go!
After a spring somewhat upset by Emile’s diagnosis, it was not until July that VivaLaVida left its winter quarters to resume service. Three days for a big engine, transmission and running gear service – thanks to the Garage BN in St-Martin/FR for the loan of the place –Read More…
Happy New Year 2023 !
It’s time to wish all of you who faithfully follow VivaLaVida’s journey, a very Happy New Year 2023 filled with positive discoveries and adventures! Thank you for your loyalty in following this little blog. ! See you soon for the rest of the journey..!
Last outing of the year in the Doubs
While I was hoping to do another 2-3 weekends in VivaLaVida before storing her for the winter, a family celebration and an episode of gastroenteritis for Emile only let us make one last bivouac of the year on the last November weekend. We went discovering two natural archesRead More…
Back to Clarée Valley
Still unable to walk much because of my sprained ankle, we decide to go back up to the beautiful Clarée Valley that we had discovered last year in the same season and discover the Fontcouverte waterfall, taking advantage of the golden larches to take some pictures. 1.Read More…
Jafferau fortress, then Vallée étroite (Narrow valley)…
While setting up camp, I badly sprained my ankle. Despite the ointment applied quickly and a bandage to try to succeed in putting the foot on the ground, I will have to revise the plans. Damn! Here I am forced to give up a hike planned in two days. So,Read More…
Discovery and re-discovery…
Still going down in the valley that leads to the Col du Sommeiller, we stop to discover a vast alcove created by the collapse of a friable cliff. 1. The cavity visible on the other side of the torrent, at the top of a steep slope. Read More…
Fall holidays
Our short week of vacation with Emile begins with a rainy day. We make the road to the region of Bardonecchia where I hope to drive the Sommeiller trail that we had not been able to discover the past summer. 1. Rainy boondocking above Rochemolle. Read More…
Getaway in France
As fall holidays are approaching, we camped south of the Ain to discover a beautiful natural arch that had been on my bucket list for quite some time. 1. Through the fog… 2. Spooky silhouette… 3. After finding our boondocking place,Read More…
Way back to home…
It’s time to head home, our three weeks coming to an end soon. 1. From Colle della Maddalena, we go down the Ubaye valley and we stop for a picnic on the banks of this beautiful river. 2. Window from the Girabeau Pass underRead More…
D5 Creation