Sheesh, can you read that? *I* sure cannot. Barely begun, and already I am lost!
This is me -- the photographer.
This is my sister, Josslyn. Who knows what in the world she sees?!
This is me again, in action. This photo is better than the photo *I* took!
Where are we?
The road goes ever on...
and on...
... and UP? Hey, nobody said anything about going uphill!
Finally, a moment to rest.
My sister sees eternity...
... as does Viv.
Denise reviewing that day's trek.
What is life without color?
...and depth of field?
Finally, something other than water to drink!
What?! We have to walk again?
Why must we go downhill? Do they actually believe I do not know that going downhill first makes the consequent uphills even steeper!
Ahh, flats!
.. and more flats.
Are you certain there are no Nazgul in there?
What if there are some bulls down there amid the cows...? (Where is Claudine?!)
Hmm, I have too much energy!
Rest stop!
The Gorges de Galamus. Do not lean too far to your right, Joss. That is one heck of a drop!
Joss, Pauline, and Anita -- looking sexy!
Umm, are we not walking in circles? We started the day's trek from here...
Can I ride this rusty vehicle rather than walk?
I'm hungry!
Steps? Who said anything about steps?
Looks good! What time do we eat?
Josslyn atop Montsegur.
Our first night's lodge in Montsegur.
This castle is ... ummm. Well, anyway, it was a gorgeous day! (Yes, for the eagle-eyed -- which is required due to its near-stratospheric height -- this castle is Puivert.)
Puivert Castle, quickly renamed the Johnny Depp castle. (Used in an early Johnny Depp film.)
Enter at your own risk!
Pauline, looking for...
That is me waving at Joss...
... who, in her role as Rapunzel, reaches for the planes.
Andrew and Josslyn.
Rennes-les-Bains. Hippies from around the world flock here for its magical healing waters. They practice yoga, eat lots of veggies, are each skinny, and smoke something exotic. (I cannot remember what that weed is called, however...)
Rennes-les-Bains
Anita shopping.
Hey, don't snap me; I snap you!
The plaza in Hippie Central (Rennes les Bains)
Well, that rest stop did not last long! (When did they ever?)
Pauline enjoying red, red wine.
The Gorges de Galamus. The winds are mighty; the drops steep, sudden, and far.
Joss gets her footing, and then encourages Viv to back up one more step...
Just how far down is it?
Well, maybe this vista will tell us.
Joss, Anita, and Pauline -- having fun.
Anita and Pauline -- the Dynamic Duo.
So, um, where are we?
I think we are supposed to be over there!
Two minute rest stop!
Joss and Viv.
David, Rochelle, and Joss.
Joss and Rochelle. Joss has that Mona Lisa-type smile, doncha think? I wonder what SHE was thinking...!
Joss, unable to decide among the many cards. "Which 30 cards do you think I should I get?"
Verdant fields with bales of hay.
More hay.
A rest.
Rochelle eating, and generally enjoying her time shared with the group.
Me (David), Judith, Rochelle, and Andrew
(Most of) the group
I must have said something funny. Imagine that!
Rochelle, Jan, Pauline, me, and Anita. Gotta love it -- me amid a bevy of beauties.
Joss and Andrew planning surprises for the next week's group.
