We walked from the parking lot to the lighthouse. We had decided to go to the top. Two hundred twenty four steps up to the top. Could we do it? We were with our friend Cheryl from California and she decided not to attempt the climb. Lucky for us, she offered to walk Callie around so Ken and I could give it a try.
Keep in mind, we were seventeen years younger than we are now. Up we went!
Chassiron lighthouse, Ile d'Oléron, May 2008.
Yesterday was a cold one. It got up to about 4ºC (about 39ºF) on the high side and down to just about freezing on the low.I had a fire in the wood stove most of the day. But it was dry. Some of those puddles are starting to drain away. This morning we're at freezing (0ºF) and the high is expected to be a little lower than yesterday. But we should have clear skies, and another two minutes of daylight.
Thank god for another two minutes of daylight. I would still do that climb. I’d probably regret it, but I’d do it.
ReplyDeleteYes, Spring is on its way….festina lente! What a beautiful walk up to the lighthouse, and I applaud your perseverance to
ReplyDeletereach the panoramic view from the top. I’d have a go, but perhaps the knees would disagree! At last the frosts are going and the barometer is easing its way upwards. Pats🚜
My knees were so much strongeer 17 years ago!
ReplyDeleteLighthouses are great! Thanks for this one.
ReplyDeleteBettyAnn
Another two minutes of daylight! Woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteConsidering the routine dog-walking I bet both of you would still be capable of climbing up to get that view! Oh - and we decided to play pickleball yesterday, after all! We did have to use the squeegys (about 30" wide with long handles) to dry off our court) There wasn't a full house but there were at least 5 courts playing doubles - and the best news was there was sun and I had to wear my sunglasses! Sorry, not so much sun for you.
ReplyDeletemitch, two minutes a day... it adds up. Soon we'll get three minutes a day. Yoo-hoo!
ReplyDeletepats, seems like it's getting colder here!
evelyn, mine, too!
bettyann, :)
judy, :))))).
mary, glad you got to play!