55.14 France: La Mongie: Lac Greziolles, a toughie...and some contrasts from elsewhere.
'As darkness continues to descend upon our glorious planet, we are becoming more like strangers than neighbors. However, there is no command to love the stranger. Fortunately, there’s a command to assist the stranger. Hasn’t worked out that well loving neighbors…can one expect a different outcome for strangers? Bets are off the table.' (jcl) Fortunately, there is so much light covering Earth, one just has to seek it. Not difficult to find. In the beginning, the air is fresh and cool, the water flowing and 'living is easy' but later, the slopes are cruel. After the first climb, a quick 600 feet, we spot Pic Du Midi in the background. (Reached top previous week-scroll down). The flocks of sheep and some cattle dot the slopes, hugging the coolness. We find 'The hills are alive with the sound of bleating.' Seeking contrast on the other side of world. A view from Ben Lomond, New Zealand. Then it becomes one climb following another. ...