2^nd of July.

Birthdays come and go and by the time you’re 62 they become almost meaningless…a trip to the pub, a family gathering, a fancy restaurant, a hot air balloon ride?  This one had some meaning. We left Camping Aneto but we were reluctant to leave this wonderful valley. So we turned left outside the campsite gates and drove the 6 miles to the end of the valley road. Parking in the car park we set off on a 3 hour walk towards Plan de Aiguallut in the Vale de Benasque. If I had any say in it I would call this the Valley of a thousand rockeries, for any amateur gardener would be embarrassed at his futile attempt at  a rockery when you see here how nature with its rivers, glaciers and rock landslides throws together such amazing natural landscapes.

As we returned along the valley road we spotted quite a number of Marmots scurrying up the valley sides, the camera couldn’t capture these endearing creatures but the video camera with its powerful zoom did (still photo from this to follow). Returning to the van we had lunch and drove the 59 miles to Camping Boltana, yet another great site. The journey to Boltana took us through some amazing narrow gorges and river valleys. We had a quick dip in the pool, a shower and headed to the bar for more footy. For 12 euros the menu of the day was excellent with a bottle of smooth red wine only 4 euros.

Parked in the car park ready for the walk. You can take a bus here if you want to start your walk even deeper into the valley.

View close to the start.

Occasional meadows come into view with cows grazing.

Plants and flowers make it a colourful walk.

Nature's rockeries line the walk.