The summit at last!

Walks and lots of work

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March 3rd 2008
If it's Sunday, as it was yesterday, it must be the day for a rando with our Randonneurs. Near Tarascon - only half an hour from here - but well into the Pyrenees. The weather has been quite iffy lately, but yesterday was glorious- brilliant spring sunshine, bright blue skies with no clouds, and welcome heat. We parked in a small village off the main road, Bouan, and set off, climbing strai ... read more

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