One of us testing the metal or should that be mettle? We avoid crossing the bridge, lately.
The Tibetan Bridge, Pont Tibetà , is a staggering structure that provides views for a person crossing it, views of it from many perspectives and yet, it has no essential (useful) function normally associated with such structures. This is an observation of two people without much knowledge, but with a point of view. Ostensibly, it's a focal point for tourists, a few bungee jumpers as well as those wishing to cross the ravine and return again. It's an experience for tourists. We enjoy it but fortunately, did not have to contribute to its construction. While a 'bridge over troubled waters' at least crosses a river, many provide for vehicles and people to reach a destination on the other side, 'a bridge to nowhere' somehow fails to have a useful purpose. Apparently, we were never asked for our input in the planning stages.
We have combined 3 hikes undertaken this visit, one that went around the bridge on the far side with 2 other hikes that passed both at level height and well above it, heading away from it to other destinations. It's always quite exciting seeing it from remote positions along the paths and especially, off-trail.
We pass under it and now are on the other side of the bridge heading into a forest and upwards.
Moving further away and attaining a different perspective.
Looking down on the bridge but in awe. Across the way is the seldom used path along the mountain.
Under the bridge.
Jen stops to absorb the sight.
On the trail from Els Plans, we divert to a hill and from the top we attain a great view.
A view from above with surprising variation in color.
We're facing where we crossed under the bridge at the Els Plans side. The 'hill' mentioned 2 photographs above, juts out on the right.
We've walked along the mountain trail pointed out earlier to reach this position and are on the opposite side of the bridge. We re-crossed under it from the path.
A view of Parish Canillo, the location from whence the tourist buses begin.
Jen stands 'on the other side' following brunch at a ruin which exuded tranquility, privacy and shade. We met a French couple who provided us with some pointers of another alternative route. They also inquired whether we had hiked in Cape Town...small world, when you're not on foot.
The path cut into the mountain pointed out earlier.
Jen coming around from the mountain path and heading toward the bridge and then onto Els Plans and home in El Tarter. (See below)
Home from home.
Cheers,
Moving further away and attaining a different perspective.
Looking down on the bridge but in awe. Across the way is the seldom used path along the mountain.
Under the bridge.
Jen stops to absorb the sight.
On the trail from Els Plans, we divert to a hill and from the top we attain a great view.
A view from above with surprising variation in color.
We're facing where we crossed under the bridge at the Els Plans side. The 'hill' mentioned 2 photographs above, juts out on the right.
We've walked along the mountain trail pointed out earlier to reach this position and are on the opposite side of the bridge. We re-crossed under it from the path.
A view of Parish Canillo, the location from whence the tourist buses begin.
Jen stands 'on the other side' following brunch at a ruin which exuded tranquility, privacy and shade. We met a French couple who provided us with some pointers of another alternative route. They also inquired whether we had hiked in Cape Town...small world, when you're not on foot.
The path cut into the mountain pointed out earlier.
Jen coming around from the mountain path and heading toward the bridge and then onto Els Plans and home in El Tarter. (See below)
Home from home.
Cheers,
Jenni and Jeffrey
A sure way to brighten one's day.
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