Don't ask, I'm still recuperating from a wild weekend.
Monte San Primo. Agile hikers aren't the only ones to climb up here in summer because the tell-tale aroma of ovine and caprine droppings invaded our nostrils long before reaching the top. Our intent was to go up then return on the mainly forested trail (right side of photo) that commences behind Rifugio Martina, but the ascent is so steep (average 14% grade) that I wasn't too keen on going back down through the bug-infested environment again. The top photo was taken looking back at S. Primo as we descended to connect with sentiero 1 and continue on a loop trail to the starting point. For those who may have ended up here for trails near Bellagio, take a look at this site to see what the fuss is all about and tell me that ain't gorgeous (scroll to bottom). Unfortunately, it was a hazy experience for us this past Sunday and thus the wait continues until a clear weekend comes along. In the meantime I've set our hiking goals to explore more of the area that is just ...
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Maybe next time, a little more tale and a little less tail (as shown in the pic) please?
Not that the tail doesn't seem athletically capable of being supported by the chain/cliff/link, or as older as the title might hint to... but...
Ahh .. you and me are not so apart when comes to B'days! :)
And man, that looks like fun. Me gots to try that one of these days, before...before...well,
before I get any fatter. Heheeeee
Wishing you all the best.
And have fun climbing !
( Is that one of those Via Ferratas that you are following up there ?? )
Fern - now you know that this June baby is going to google Monte Portofino. I love swinging from chains at great heights (no poles for me).
Laura - I am sorry to hear about that pay cut but I like how you focused on the positive aspect of not losing your job altogether. Challenges are very good for the soul!
Ann - thank you! I'll be expecting to hear about yours soon?
Debi - a good thing we didn't bring along the dogs because there would be no way MrB would go for that monkey business. And watchu talking, fat?!
Carla - now I know what it must feel like to be one of those mountain billy goats. If you slip, there's no safety net to catch your fall.
Barbara - mahalo for the bday wishes...now if I could only remember the new number. And yes that is a type of via ferrata. It was either grab on and move forward, or forfeit the hike and go home!
Your a Gemini .. Like me !! :-) :-)
Joe, Anne - thank you both, and yes, I'm a Gemini. You're up next Anne ^-^
May it be filled with joy, peace, and continued exercise! ;)
Marie, Gwyn - thank you from the bottom of my aching feet. Still got that 'shwing', at least for a few more years.
Gil - the trail is adapted for people of all levels. The farther you go, the tougher it gets!
Let's hear it for wild weekends! Happy Birthday!!
Casalba - actually...that would be more of a tongue twister. Try saying Hau'oli la Hanau real fast!
p.s. we saw "angel and demon" satoshi liked it, it was a nail biter for me :)
Happy birthday to you!
Scintilla - that thought did cross my mind as I was gleefully scaling up the cliff like a monkey. The view looking down will be coming up in another post and you'll immediately realize that it could never be mistaken in centimeters!