Switzerland
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Vevey to Montreux: postscript, discovering connections
It was an odd feeling waking up at my AirBnB and knowing I didn’t need to walk 25km that day. The night before I had treated myself to a meal out and two glasses of Swiss wine. After all, I… Continue reading
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Lausanne to Vevey: the last act
I had realised for a little while that I was not going to get to the Great St Bernard’s Pass; time was against me and the walking route was not yet passable owing to snow. Charlie Chaplin ended his days… Continue reading
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Cossonay to Lausanne: a multitude at the lakeside
Pentecost Sunday dawned sunny and bright at Cossonay. My hotel breakfast did not start until 8am, so I tried to be ready for the off once I had tackled the morning nosebag. My bag was packed and Magda and Zbigniev… Continue reading
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Orbe to Cossonay: a little glimpse of heaven
Leaving Orbe, the route took me back up the gorge of the river Orbe for a short while – this time on the other bank. Saturday morning activities abounded – with football occupying a good number of Orbites, or Orbeans,… Continue reading
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Les-Hôpitaux-Neufs to Orbe: I will lift mine eyes unto the [Swiss] hills
What a difference a day makes, as Dinah Washington once sang. I had a very good night’s sleep; if I had kept Remy awake with my snoring, he was very gracious about it. Out of the window, looking towards Switzerland,… Continue reading
The Loafing Pilgrim 