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No. Three times we couldn’t do it because of Covid. On our fourth attempt we got Covid on the Transatlantic flight. Eeargh. We gave up, figuring it's not in the stars for us.

We were having fun but we've both been sick for the last 3 weeks. We were exposed to a horrible virus in Spain but, two hospital visits later, we are on the road to recovery. Sheesh!

I'm so sorry to hear that. Make sure you are getting plenty of rest

Thanks. We're regaining our strength, heading to Sarajevo tomorrow for our next adventures.

Well u be safe

Well I want to let you that your video made it to Washington state up by Canada and Oregon In the states. The wife and me are sending waves and warm hugs. 🥰🥰🥰

I'd have to say Yosemite but with caveats. I've spent more time in Yosemite than any other NP but it's getting ridiculously crowded. My first visit was in 1980 but I wouldn't go to the Valley in summer. The high cuntry is great then (but look out in July because of the mosquitoes). We haven't been to anywhere near all the NPs but they're all getting crowded. Zion and Grand Canyon are also favourites but alsy very crowded. Thanks for reminding me. I need to apply to the GC backcountry lottery for a backpacking permit in October.

Patsy and I thought we were "over the hill", but Ernie and Jeri put us to shame. Very inspirational.

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@@OvertheHills thanks u so much!

The warranty is awesome. They've already given us at least one new backpack each and repaired others. I really like the fit too. It's very comfortable on my back.

Using your ticket you board the train and find your compartment. It was maybe an hour into the journey when an inspector came by and asked to see our ticket.

That was for a one-way ticket for a sleeper cabin for two, booked on April 20.

@@OvertheHills Thanks!

@@teotti I should also add that the sleeper compartment was very nice for 2 people. You have to pay for the compartment, which is nominally for 3 people, so whether you have 1, 2, or 3 people it's the same price. It would be quite expensive for just 1 person and really cramped for 3 people. For 2 people it was perfect.

Eremo di San Pietro was a unique experience. Well worth the visit.

We bought 3 pairs of Darn Tough socks for Ken to take with us the next time we go over there. Maybe I should mail them as I'm not yet sure whether we'll get to Europe this year. He started out the trip with new socks but they were garbage quality. Leaving everything to the last minute, he left his house wearing old shoes rather than the new ones he'd bought specifically for this trip. Yikes!

Sorry, I just saw your question. I was using a previous phone on this trip and after a cursory look I can't find the GPX track that I recorded. We'd probably have got lost too, were it not for Martine! I'll see whether I can figure out where we went.

No worries! I think after rewatching a few times I might have figured it out. I think you hiked towards Lac d' Orronaye and then maybe to Italy ;-) Thanks for an inspiration, I originally wanted to follow GR5, but the more videos I watch the more ideas I have for detours and alternative routes :-D

@laurenbouchie2394 Ken climbed Mt Shasta and Mt Blanc, did the Tour du Mt Blanc, and a bunch of other long-distance hikes with us. Before this Italy trip, the last trip he did with us was in 2014 (!) when we three cycled around the island of Sardinia. Ken was all excited about cycling so he started cycling to and from work. Part of his route was along a busy road, the A48 in Cardiff, Wales, so we told him many times not to ride along that road. It was only a few months before he got hit by a car on one of the roundabouts. He was pretty beat up but amazingly suffered no broken bones even though he was thrown across the hood of the car. He did, however, suffer knee and ankle problems that put him out of hiking/cycling commission for ... a decade? Patsy and I cycle a lot but, touch wood, we've never been in an accident. Commuter traffic is the worst.

Paul and Michael were very colourful characters. Paul's cart worked amazingly well. I couldn't believe how well he was able to manipulate it over difficult terrain. I know people use carts like that for XC-skiing but I've never before seen one used for backpacking. Ken's upper leg was black and blue for days. Oddly, after my fall in Sweden, despite being in a lot of pain there was almost no sign of bruising. I had my spine X-rayed just a few weeks ago because I'm still suffering from the odd, acute back pain that resolves overnight but there was no sign that any bones had been broken.

These two days were a lot of fun and it was such a contrast to go from spending the night at Suntario della Verna, where everyone was so quiet and reverent, to spending the night at Ca La Fonte with Paul and Michael. Those guys were a crack up.

@cardiffchris You didn't take our same route, did you? Very few people traverse the summit, but it is on the San Diego Trans County route - that we've also done.

@@OvertheHills No, I rode the truck trail on my motorcycle from the Ramona side. The gate/bathtub is the halfway point. In the 1990's there was a working ranch south of the gate. The road was blocked and obscured by bushes south of the bath tub.

This was a different kind of trip for us. No camping this time, which is also good except that we tend to miss the sunrises and sunsets because these frequently coincide with breakfast and dinner times. We really like the stretch between Florence and Assisi.

It certainly was beautiful. The forest almost looked manicured. @@OvertheHills

@Boglehill It's a lot easier to climb talus slopes than it is to descend them. We had a nice, easy trail all the way back to camp.

@hikingcoyote8169 Thank you for recognizing us! What a fun meeting. We reached the saddle, I began to descend the north slope, looked back and only then realized how icy it was with the sun reflecting on the surface. It looked as though a slip would be fatal so we decided to bail on the loop. We'll check out your other suggestions.

@@OvertheHills good choice! I definitely had a few close calls today on that slick rock, which is called slick rock when it's dry... Even worse with ice haha. Long canyon is definitely a great west Sedona adventure as well! As is Wilson canyon! Enjoy your time here and it was very great chatting with you two today.