The Donkey Track to Gorbio - Lifeline to the Village
Look at the path that's been here for centuries - walked on by countless donkeys - the lifeline to the village. Don't you love the patina, the weathered shapes, the rounded edges, the moss, the feeling of great age. The walls are falling, rocks have tumbled, but these will eventually be restored by the Mairie.
We're about half way and the photo on the left gives an idea. Look back and see how far we've come (actually we've come much further than you see). Now look up - the track gets steeper.
This series continues on Sunday - so we have time for a rest - tomorrow we'll have a small celebration - do come back...
This looks like a difficult path to traverse.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a place for twisted ankles. If you did that trek every day you would be in shape real quick.
ReplyDeleteIt isn't anything like the Apian Way - the one the Romans laid to southern Italy - but donkeys don't know that. It looks to be well used.
ReplyDeleteVery challenging indeed!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it is well worn and could tell some tales.
ReplyDeleteI'm intrigued about tomorrow - I'll be back :)
Yes, I do love the patina, rounded edges, the moss and feeling the history of this very old trail up to Gorbio. Glad I finally caught up to the group. Thanks for taking us along, Jilly. See you tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how much I'm enjoying this. Just the thought of those who trod this before us...
ReplyDeleteSame as what Petrea said: walking in the footsteps.
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the track in gorgeous light, Jilly.
Oh ... a celebration ... I do like a celebration!
Looks like a hard road to travel!
ReplyDeleteYou should consider it for the seeitsunday.net theme "road" this week!