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55.23 Andorra: Pic Blanc via Grandvalira car park (Grau Roig).

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We finally get it. Until now, we had never understood the 'Big Bang' theory. Our day got started with a bang and only got better thereafter. For the younger generations, this is where the concept: 'I'll scratch your back if you'll scratch mine" arises. And people think we're smarter than cattle. Also, I finally understand what they mean by 'Animal Husbandry'...slow learner but getting there.  The tender moments/periods between most mothers and offspring, something admirable which also gives 'heart' to the world. From the peak, we look down toward the main road that passes through the towns. To the right is France. On the left, is a major ski area. The real kicker is the bright green indicates the fairways of a golf course (For Colyn Levine). From the top of the ski station (a different hike), we view a golf course. Why is that not surprising? After all, this is Andorra. To play a round of golf, one takes the gondola rather tha...

55.22 Andorra: Above and Beyond Querol Lakes (Ransol district), including Animal Farm.

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Jen above the first lake. Across the way is the ski complex of El Tarter, the town of our residence. Adjoining El Tarter is that of Soldeu, another ski complex. We've walked to the peaks on two occasions each...as if there's not much to do in Andorra. Family time. Cattle, sheep, horses and the rest spend their days grazing non-stop. It's a phenomenon. Mommy, mommy. Human or animal, kids make a difference. The lagging factor. The following three pictures indicate Jenni's locations to provide perspective in these colossal mountains.   Looking toward the top of the El Tarter Ski-slopes from across the way. Jenni stood at the marked position the day before. (Jenni, 'a woman of letters.') (See below for reciprocal.) Her current position is fairly close to that indicated above. The reciprocal position to the above. Beyond Querol Lakes looking from the top of El Tarter ski-slopes. Approaching a sharp fall-off as the usual hazard surfaces...