Shared Illusions

Re above: there was a big sign on weathered wood. About a tuilerie.  And a chief Camisard. A staircase going steeply (of course) up. A gate to the staircase with a sign to close said gate due to animals. Surreal

I have written a few times (a lot?) about rocks and the challenges of walking on them. So, yes, more today. What i haven’t written is how that challenge keeps you focused. In the moment. If you want to look around and see the scenery,  you’d  best stop, and just do that. Otherwise,  you could be over a cliff, rolling into a sprained ankle, or landing on your butt.

Only started seeing these signs since Villefort.

Another sign:

Oh! Speaking of signs, a black snake crossed, right to left, in front of me yesterday. Omen? Portentious? Positive or Negative?

So many streams, rivulets, and waterfalls today. Ah, the sound of water…soothing.

While some broom is still in evidence,  the massive amounts of two days ago are no longer.

The day started off cloudy and drizzly, but had turned to just cloudy when we hit the trail. Mid day looked ominous and a wind was whipping. It soon cleared. All in all, a gorgeous day for trekking. Even up that 55 degree grade. It was long too, making it the first time on this hike that I trilled the Rocky theme song at the top.

Long day tomorrow, about 13-14 miles . Bye for now.