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Fogo Island Hiking Trail
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It was a beautiful day yesterday, so despite my spinal issues, I decided to try going for a hike on the Lion's Den trail high above the town of Fogo. It was the first time I have ever been in this area, and the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful, with not another soul in sight for miles in all directions. It is a part of the island that used to be home to many small coastal communities (100+ years ago) but they have long since been relocated to more accessible areas. I wrongly assumed it would be a fairly easy trail, but in fact at times I felt like I was climbing Everest! Unfortunately, there were no icebergs in sight, but there was so much more to see, such as when I had to wait for a large herd of caribou to cross the trail ahead of me.

I had with me a suitcase-size camera case with all of my gear, which I felt was more necessary than the juice bottle, which I had decided to leave in the car! About a mile into the trail, I was sure wishing I had chosen to leave the gear behind and bring the juice. I was absolutely parched, tired and sore, yet figured I was too far along the trail to turn back again. As much as I enjoyed the scenery, I am sure I would have enjoyed it much more so, had I not been worried by this point about my own well-being. I could just imagine the embarrassment of having the search and rescue helicopter coming in to pick me up!

Anyway, to make a long story short, I finally made it to the other end of the trail, which mercifully, came out exactly where I had started from. I was so happy to see my car parked up ahead, knowing I was almost back to my drink bottle!

Today, my spine feels pretty good, but the muscles in my legs are so sore I can't walk at all! But you can just bet I will be on the trail again very soon! Next time I will bring plenty of fluids along with me!

If you look carefully in the distance, you can see the steps of the trail climbing way up the rocky slopes. I used my Sony Alpha with the 18-55mm kit lens for this shot.
Glen
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#2

Well worth it my man; the account and the image are really engaging. Smile

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#3

A truly beautiful reward for your effort. the feel, the colors - everything. I would accept parched just to be there. To me Newfoundland is the most wonderful part of Canada. Newfoundlanders deserve the reputation for their warmth too. Now if only they retired the deep fryers with which they torture the visitors in the restaurants.

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Thanks Pavel and Zig. I am starting to come alive again. I had pulled my calf muscles to the point of being totally unable to walk yesterday! But I have wanted to hike that trail for so long, and knew that if I didn't do it this year, I may not ever be able to, due to my deteriorating spine. Now I'm trying to psyche myself up for another go at it. Next time I will take plenty of fluids with me!
Glen

PS: Pavel, I don't believe I have ever had anything from a deep fryer at any restaurant I have been in (in NL, that is)... except McDonald's, and that doesn't really count.
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Glen, you live in a fairly well developed area really well set up for tourists. Out west, many of the smaller towns and villages have just one place to serve you and that they have you - deep fried fish, deep fried pork chops, deep fried potatoes... Don't get me wrong - I am not putting down NL. I love it and the people and I yearn to go back. But this time we will cook for ourselves and just go for the wonderful berry pies, berry compotes etc.

NL must be a tough place to be when you have a back problem. So much of the charm of the island requires to move around, particularly if you are a landscape photographer. I hope things will improve for you. I love dropping in and looking at your stunning photos.

P

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#6

How exciting and enjoyable to read you dear Glen Smile Thank you so much for all these beautiful explanations. Be sure I would never stop reading you.

What a wonderful view you captured, fascinated me. You did great dear Glen. I can see all details, unbelievable... The colour of the sea hit me, thank you. I hope and wish you to feel better when you take a rest,

Blessing and Happiness,
with my love,
nia

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#7

I miss your photographs dear Glen, sorry I can't catch you here on time and sometimes I would be busy too, maybe I haven't seen yet, but be sure, I am looking for your photograpsh always.

I hope and wish you are fine and having a nice summer days with your family,
Greetings and Love from Istanbul Smile
nia

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