Alpine Walks in Valais

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Trees of all sorts cling on to the edge in green formation with glimpses of bright red berries framing the scene.
Here and there tiny, tasty wild raspberries and blackberries full of juice wait to be picked.

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And in this height of summer, when everything is clamouring for attention before the season ends, the detailed pattern of every plant is on full show in the sunlight and in shadow…

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Generations have watched water pouring off the mountain, cutting deep and wearing away the rocks to create pools and cascades that sparkle under the bridge at Gorges de Triege.

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High above on the vertical rock face butterflies feed in the summer heat - unaffected by vertigo they are totally at home on the thermals!

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In this environment of mountain dwellers plants are flowering with a sense of urgency before the final act of going to seed…

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Some seeds are ripe for dispersal waiting for a puff of wind to launch them in their quest to find a new life…

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The perfect spot to grow and flourish; one chance, one place, however rocky, a plant can put its roots down and call it ‘home’ –

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Light plays on the mountainside…inviting an opportunity to explore… another time.... another day….another window of opportunity!

[Maggi Young]

As the sun finally comes out to allow a pleasant walk here, it has been a pleasure to join you, Robin, on today's Valais walk.  I had spotted that huge rock with the wooden railing on top... wondered what it might be..... now I know..... learning all sorts of things as well as enjoying the mountain flowers..... a real education for a Monday afternoon.... many thanks!

[Martinr]

Thanks Robin, you have added some cheer to a miserable day.

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Hi Maggi, thanks for joining me - the walk wouldn't have been possible today, it's tipping down and Jazzy has gone to bed!

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Thanks Robin, you have added some cheer to a miserable day.

Hi Martin, glad the walk cheered you up - lucky it was a clear day when you were rock climbing in the Dolomites!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you found. 

[Brian Ellis]

Thanks for another treat Robin, beats the showery weather here!

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Glad you enjoyed the walk along the ravine Brian, it was amazing how many butterflies I saw on the rock face waiting for the split second when the Mont Blanc train crossed the bridge 

[Maggi Young]

... it was amazing how many butterflies I saw on the rock face waiting for the split second when the Mont Blanc train crossed the bridge 

 The butterflies were probably trying to divert your attention so you were busy trying to photograph them and would miss the train crossing the bridge.... they likely had a bet on which of them could trick you! 
I've often thought that even though they may look so sweet and innocent, that butterflies might have a wicked sense of humour hiding in there somewhere!