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Peruvian woman looking at the Cordillera Blanca (Peru)

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Today was the first acclimation hike to reach Laguna Wilcacocha at 3700 meters. It is a 600m ascend over 5km (or 7.5km if like us you miss the shortcuts). The overall idea is to test yourself at hiking above 3000 meters. And I won’t lie, it was actually different from my traditional hiking experience: very quickly I felt out of breath, and couldn’t just walk it without a break. No headache and no extreme tireness though, so I think I avoided the high altitude sickness, but a few more challenging hikes should confirm that before we start trekking (Santa Cruz Trek).

All of that wouldn’t be fun if there wasn’t a reward up there: a view of Huaraz with the white peaks of the Cordillera Blanca in background. Also a pleasant surprise, as this place was sort of the picnic area for the locals to enjoy their sunday afternoon. There was in particular this Peruvian woman, contemplating the view like the rest of us.

I guess a more postal card picture would have been the reflection of the white peaks on the lake itself, but a very welcomed chilling wind made sure the lake was all but mirror still waters.

Enjoy (or not) and stay tuned !

Streets of Huaraz (Peru)

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So we made it to our first stop of our six months trip: Huaraz, Peru, the trekker heaven. Which means we sort of don’t really fit into the local scene of experienced trekkers and hikers, all looking so cool.

The journey from Lima to Huaraz was a 8 hours bus ride, changing from the foggy grey winter weather of Lima to beautiful crystal clear blue sky of the mountains. We drove up to 4000 meters to then finish at Huaraz, sitting at 3050 meters. And the first thing noticeable when arriving there is the breathtaking (or it may be the altitude) mountains for the Cordillera Blanca. Unfortunately we arrived too late for the shot at the golden hour, but we should have a few other opportunities over the next days.

The next morning, while walking the streets searching for the breakfast place, I couldn’t resist to shot the street of Huaraz with the stunning background.

We are now acclimating and getting used to high altitude. The first couple of days are all about sorting a few details (like the first hike and treks) before going into the wild.

Enjoy (or not) and stay tuned !

Friendly squirrel in Boston (USA)

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Boston bas been for a while a city I wanted to visit. And like every little boy’s dream, it eventually get achieved. But who would have guessed that I would have had been welcomed by the most brave squirrels on earth ? (Or the better ones at begging)

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The Bridge over the Kwai River (Thailand)

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Here’s a shot of the Kwai River Bridge, obviously rebuilt for those who are wondering if the movie about this bridge was a big lie, at sunset, and with a bit of fake HDR processing (using Snapseed on the iPad).

It was actually quite interesting to learn about what happened durning World War 2 since we mostly know about what occurred in Europe and Northern Africa.

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Sunset over Sukhothai (Thailand)

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The night falls on Sukhothai, marking the end of our first two weeks (out of four) of holidays in Thailand. 

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Lac d’Estaing (France)

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A quick post to share with you the very nice place, the Lac d’Estaing in the French Pyrenees mountains, where I enjoyed a super week of holidays: lots of hiking, lots of chilling with the fresh air of these mountains, lots of fun !!!

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Shropshire Union Canal Main Line (England)

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Long time no see ??!!

Just a capture from a trip in Great Britain, during which I enjoyed two B&B nights and a trip on a narrow boat.

The weather wasn’t really part of the deal, except for a short hour on the last day when we woke up.

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Playful Emma

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Here’s my very loved niece, Emma, posing in her playful way in front of my dearly loved Fuji 56mm F/1.2 lens.

I think she knows exactly what she was doing, using the fourniture in the room, searching for the perfect light, instead of just smiling like any random kid would have done 🙂

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Les amis du banc public (France)

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Just a shot of a good memory from this year, when a bunch of friends came for a weekend in Paris to look at the Edward Hopper exhibition at the Grand Palais.

There’s no word to describe what caught their attention. So I won’t even try.

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The sleeping fellow of the Bangalore’s botanical garden (India)

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Visiting the botanic garden of Bengaluru, Lal Bagh, I could resist the envy of capture this good fellow enjoying a nap on the shadow of a big tree, when the day was at its warmest.

Not very colorful I know, but I’m confident I’ll have a chance to capture the colors and wonders of India later…

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