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Loire Valley France
June 12, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The Loire Valley in France is known for its high quality fruits. Cherries, pears, strawberries, melons are all famously exported throughout Europe from the Loire Valley but are difficult to obtain in America. Loire Valley cherries range from extra large and luscious for eating to the smaller ones grown for the liquor Guignolet. Besides its fruits this sylvan area of France’s epicurean offerings typically contain wild game, fish, lamb, specialty cattle and fowl and goat cheeses. The Loire Valley is known for its rustic... [Read the full story]
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Day 2 - Don’t Walk to Aigle!
July 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Don’t take the hike down to Aigle unless your downhill muscles are in really good shape. It is a two hour walk, down 800 meters (2,600 feet) on a very steep switchback. We did this hike the second day of our trip. By the time we could see Aigle, my legs were shaking from the steep walk and my toes aching from pressing against the tips of my boots. Steve was not suffering as much, but it was too steep to be an enjoyable walk. There is a longer and less steep route along the eastern edge of Leysin, down to the valley south... [Read the full story]
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