tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post3698384256043943483..comments2023-06-02T15:46:37.487+02:00Comments on JOURNEY INTO ELDERHOOD: Hike to Corno GrandeGrandmother Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-44507885983781497002011-10-06T13:36:02.345+02:002011-10-06T13:36:02.345+02:00Patti, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches just bec...Patti, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches just because they're easy to carry in a small backpack. They were tasty though after working up a good appetite. The beauty that surrounded us- amazing.<br /><br />Gabriele, Sopramonte is west and north of Venice. Go to Google maps and they show it. I'm glad you liked the photos. But you must come and visit!Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-52240013898012558772011-10-06T05:29:20.768+02:002011-10-06T05:29:20.768+02:00I love, love, love these pictures!! They remind me...I love, love, love these pictures!! They remind me that my Italian ancestors came from a mountain region called, "Sopramonte".<br />Which, unfortunately, I can't find on any Italian map, anywhere. :(<br />But, your pictures give me a warm, loving feeling.<br />Thank you for this post!!<br />xxxxGabriele Agustinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837967050743530302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-57117957940636260582011-10-06T01:57:46.183+02:002011-10-06T01:57:46.183+02:00What magnificent views! I bet lunch tasted wonderf...What magnificent views! I bet lunch tasted wonderful after the hike to that perfect dining spot. What did you eat?PattiKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894925987580502697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-42967529856693213652011-10-05T10:05:34.032+02:002011-10-05T10:05:34.032+02:00Sally, Welcome back! There's a resource that m...Sally, Welcome back! There's a resource that might help in the re-conditioning process: Jeff Galloway has a wonderful walking program and includes steps to take before beginning it. Good luck.<br /><br />Lauren, Guest room clean, ready and waiting! And, yes, this is the site of the Continent's southern most glacier.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-18243036726476260672011-10-05T03:46:26.416+02:002011-10-05T03:46:26.416+02:00Gorgeous! You can almost see the path that ancient...Gorgeous! You can almost see the path that ancient glacier took...I cannot wait to move there. How's your guest room?Mental P Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05957544840704376193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-9949022618606761542011-10-05T02:33:16.048+02:002011-10-05T02:33:16.048+02:00You rock. Really, I am envious of your stamina an...You rock. Really, I am envious of your stamina and fitness. I once really loved to hike also. Arthritic knees hit early in my life. I find I just can't come down the mountain once I am up. I'm working on stamina. I hope to do some gentle walks up the mountainside soon. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.<br /><br />I've been on blogging break. I'll be working at catching up.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-65101811481009016622011-10-04T20:12:56.792+02:002011-10-04T20:12:56.792+02:00DJan, Yes we carried our water but the sun felt go...DJan, Yes we carried our water but the sun felt good at this time of year with temps up that high at 57-59 degrees. As always here we wore sun screen. Due to the late start we only went between 8-9 miles with about a 1600 foot elevation gain. The top will require 2,500 ft el. gain but I don't know the mileage yet. <br /><br />June, There were parts of it that looked like the far side of the moon, a different topography but spectacular.<br /><br />Nancy, Glad you liked them. Have you hiked with your grands? Mine love a good hike.<br /><br />Lou, Wrong country! We do have the Alps, though, that are contiguous with Germany and France. I'd love to do some hiking up there, esp. around Mt. Blanc, which is the highest peak.<br /><br />Allison, There's lots to love about Italy. Thanks for the congrats.<br /><br />Linda, Once I got hiking, it was warm so a light long sleeved technical tee shirt was enough. Ironically, I added an extra layer once I was down.<br /><br />Ruth, We started there because that's where the parking area is! Looking up the summit seemed plenty far away, though. We were wanting to get down before nightfall but the sky at night must be fabulous. Thanks. It felt amazing to be up there. There's just something about using my body, having it respond and then getting to savor the sights. Like a reward. <br />As I get older it becomes more important to have things from my grandparents. My great grands were all from other countries and I have nothing of any of theirs. Treasure the blanket. How cool that yours climbed- the Himalayas- the ultimate. <br /><br />TB, What a nice thing to say!Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-9171783417464277932011-10-04T15:07:11.848+02:002011-10-04T15:07:11.848+02:00Congratulations to both of you for maintaining suc...Congratulations to both of you for maintaining such robust physical fitness, which is just as impressive as the beautiful photographs!The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-69167942040730272692011-10-04T11:46:58.328+02:002011-10-04T11:46:58.328+02:00You. Rock.
You began at 7,000 feet! That is high,...You. Rock.<br /><br />You <i>began</i> at 7,000 feet! That is high, and the sky, yes. Imagine it at night, and the stardust. I'm terribly impressed by your fitness and health, both inside and out. You and your Honey are totally inspiring. The views are incredible here, and I can only imagine how it feels to be standing there surrounded by all that splendor, especially having accomplished the hike yourselves. Bravo! I look forward to when you will share the peak.<br /><br />My great grandparents used to climb peaks, apparently, though I don't know many details, as they were gone before my time. I know they climbed Pike's Peak, and in the Himalayas. And this was in their elder years too. All I have of theirs, which I treasure, is a small Navajo blanket.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-50295767478500546562011-10-04T05:39:16.504+02:002011-10-04T05:39:16.504+02:00Great hike! I expected you to be wearing a jacket...Great hike! I expected you to be wearing a jacket, for some reason.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-90495998089722737002011-10-04T05:31:59.734+02:002011-10-04T05:31:59.734+02:00Stunning! Simply stunning. I love Italy. Great ...Stunning! Simply stunning. I love Italy. Great photos, and a great hike. Congratulations on your ascension.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475433199308666648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-6321775048113167572011-10-04T05:01:10.849+02:002011-10-04T05:01:10.849+02:00I kinda thought you'd wear Lederhosen. :)
Be...I kinda thought you'd wear Lederhosen. :)<br /><br />Beautiful stuff.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024392628362568010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-15150722935548362232011-10-04T04:28:49.371+02:002011-10-04T04:28:49.371+02:00Wow, that's an impressive hike! Lovely photos....Wow, that's an impressive hike! Lovely photos.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-29575338474675524112011-10-03T23:54:15.531+02:002011-10-03T23:54:15.531+02:00Amazing.
I've never seen (in person) anything ...Amazing.<br />I've never seen (in person) anything like those mountains. Not likely to, either, so I sure am glad you take photos!Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-14723413258698281742011-10-03T22:57:28.663+02:002011-10-03T22:57:28.663+02:00Beautiful vistas. And really nice pictures. I have...Beautiful vistas. And really nice pictures. I have a hard time with a hike that has no shade at all, and it didn't look like there was any water, either, making it necessary to carry it all! What was your total elevation gain and mileage? (I always wonder.) :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-87130413685989091892011-10-03T22:36:25.190+02:002011-10-03T22:36:25.190+02:00Nan, Have fun and I'm happy to say I'll se...Nan, Have fun and I'm happy to say I'll see you at Christmas!Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7356093701102910263.post-61844966610877378222011-10-03T22:14:07.478+02:002011-10-03T22:14:07.478+02:00Oh, WOW! I wish I were there! We're going to D...Oh, WOW! I wish I were there! We're going to Devon for the weekend, and I'm thinking HIKE thoughts too, even if I have to wear my raincoat.Nan Sheppardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02526627128978409559noreply@blogger.com