Cycling Pilgrimage - Take Two

We did it again this year!

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Perhaps not the best moment to show off my new hair-do ... :)

Sweet Memories...

... of our hiking on the coast! No, we didn't lie on the beach and splash in the sea all day every day, of course not. There were two certain young persons in our company who would have preferred it that way but oh no, it wasn't meant to be.

Our first stop was this gorgeous little church on top of the hill above the bay...

... with this crucifixless crucifix at the main altar...

... and there was an old painting of the local legend to be seen as well. 

There is a huge stone cross on top of the hill not far away from the church...

... and the views are breathtaking throughout the entire hike.

We're putting it on repeat for next year!

On My Wishlist: Spring

A little bit of spring in our house. I desperately need it. Because lately, all I have been seeing is...

... this...

... and this.

My daily fitness equipment since last Sunday:

To say that I don't like snow is a huge understatement.

The littles & their friends have been enjoying it ...

... but I just want to go somewhere where there's sunshine all year round. Any ideas?

Cats & Dogs

This photo is a reminder of the lovely summery weather we had - a sure thing of the past for 2012! November has started with torrential rains, many parts of our little country have been affected; luckily, the south, where we live, has been spared so far. My heart goes out to all those people whose homes have been badly damaged in the last couple of days.

Amidst all this rain the sun actually managed to take a short peek at our little land, just after lunch today. I grabbed the opportunity and took a brisk walk round my favourite neighbourhood - close to where I took the picture of this tree several years ago. I'm grateful for my home  - and saying a prayer for every person who's lost it in the past week.

P.S.: Thank you for all your warm welcome-back comments, my dear friends. It's good to be missed :)

Summer Walks

Some pretty views I enjoy on my (almost) daily walks. These were taken back in July & August, so the scenery has changed a bit since then (no more gorgeously golden wheat fields...). I'll try to update the post with some autumnal views - trust me, they're just as gorgeous!