The second stage on the Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) in 2022 went from Refugio Rivetti to Refugio Madonna della Neve on the opposite side. The descent from Refugio Rivetti is strenuous and long, but the following ascent is relatively short, so you can be at the Refugio shortly after noon or even at midday. Last year the bridge was washed away by a storm and flooding. In fact, this time the river was cleaned up and a new bridge was already ready. The bridge was also actually built in the old style. On the way up, the many rockslides had to be overcome again, but this time already with much easier paths.
„Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) 2022 – Refugio Rivetti to Refugio Madonna della Neve“ weiterlesenGrande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) 2022 – St Antonio to Refugio Rivetti
After I had already completed some stages of the GTA (Grande Traversata delle Alpi) last year and finally started the GTA again with the Great Destroyer from the beginning, it was now time to continue the tour at the point where we had left off last year. So, as planned, we continued from St Antonio, although exactly this stage to Refugio Rivetti should not actually be chosen as the beginning. But we are trained and the weather was also excellent, at least at the beginning, so this was once again an excellent tour in the Alps.
„Grande Traversata delle Alpi (GTA) 2022 – St Antonio to Refugio Rivetti“ weiterlesenWalking through Brussels in 2022
For a few days I was in Brussels for the first time in 2022. I had quite little time, but still enough time to take a little walk through the neighborhood in the evening. This video gives a small impression of it.
„Walking through Brussels in 2022“ weiterlesen2022 USA – V21 – Saguaro National Park
One of the last activities on the 2022 USA tour was a visit to Saguaro National Park near Tucson, Arizona. The first time I was there, I couldn’t really find the entrance to the park. Somehow there is a northern part and a southern part. This time, however, it worked out and I also had a little more time with me.
„2022 USA – V21 – Saguaro National Park“ weiterlesenWatching old ships in Stockholm
Through my walks around Stockholm, I had discovered the Wasa Museum. The Wasa is a ship from 1628 and one of the most powerful of its time. However, the ship sank only a few minutes during its maiden voyage and was raised again a few decades ago. This makes it one of the best preserved ships from that time. Furthermore, there was still an old icebreaker and a lighthouse ship to visit in the harbor free of charge,
„Watching old ships in Stockholm“ weiterlesenAnother walk in Stockholm
This trip took me to Sweden for the first time and specifically to Stockholm. I had absolutely no desire to go into the city center and look at stores, so I went to a park-like island or peninsula right in the city.
„Another walk in Stockholm“ weiterlesenWalking around in Stockholm
This trip took me to Sweden for the first time and specifically to Stockholm. I had absolutely no desire to go into the city center and look at stores, so I went to a park-like island or peninsula right in the city.
„Walking around in Stockholm“ weiterlesenThe town of Laon in France
A business trip almost brought me to the Atlantic Ocean in France. On the way back to Germany I was recommended to stop in Laon. Laon is a quite old city that sits on the only mountain of the whole area. So I drove there times past and made a small walk through the city.