Category Archives: the Alps
The problem with hiking
I love hiking, but when we go walking in the mountains it’s usually a fairly solitary experience. The day I managed to get this shot of my husband, I was quite pleased with myself. I don’t usually manage to get … Continue reading
Posted in Family Stuff, the Alps
Tagged Alps, France, hiking, landscapes, mountains, photography, walking
19 Comments
Anyone for a swim?
I apologise for the title of this post if it’s a bit misleading. Because even on the hottest days, I never get any further than dipping my feet into most of these lakes. I’d love to swim, but the problem … Continue reading
Posted in Landscapes, Photography, the Alps
Tagged Alps, France, lake, landscapes, mountains, nature, photography
5 Comments
Sunday mornings
The sheep head off into the mountains behind the farm nearly every morning. But on Sundays they graze in pastures next to our house So I have the pleasure of waking up to the gentle sound of bells…. And that … Continue reading
Posted in Counting Sheep, Farming, the Alps
Tagged Alps, Farming, France, mountains, photography, sheep
1 Comment
Bales, bales, bales…
Having been woken up at 6.30 this morning by what sounded suspiciously like a rave party about 10 miles down the road (yes, we do get rave parties in the Alps,) I decided to do the rounds of our fields and see … Continue reading
The mountain dweller 