Tunnels du Bens

[jmf]

A new post on my blog:
https://randonnues.fr/parcours/tunnels-du-bens/

[jbeegoode]

It looks very unruly. Were thee photos of the difficult times along a less obstructed easier path? Slow going?
Jbee

[jmf]

It looks very unruly. Were thee photos of the difficult times along a less obstructed easier path? Slow going?
Jbee

A first part on a wide track to reach the beginning of the trail was easy, but then it was a succession of narrow, steep passages, invaded by vegetation or washed away by landslides. Not insurmountable but not always easy! We live in a mountain region, and we are used to steep and difficult passages...

[jbeegoode]

Some people wear heavy clothing and just crush their way through thick vegetation. They get caught on needles and prickers and make a lot of noise. I find that nude, I may travel slower, but I damage less, I'm more careful, less apt to slip, and I like the awareness, mindfulness, or Zen of process.

I suppose that your vegetation is much less sharp and resistant than where I live, however, an overgrown trail can be like bushwhacking. Did you find yourself thinking about putting on pants? I notice that you didn't.
Jbee

[jmf]

Did you find yourself thinking about putting on pants?

I haven't worn pants in at least four months, just shorts. And I don't take any in my bag on these hikes.

[nuduke]

How wonderful that you can hike essentially through an industrial landscape but that has reverted to such a wild and wandering path.  Great to see all the moss and ancient logs, wood etc.  Nice post, JMF.
Who is Patricia?  Nice to see a lady naturiist - they seem few and far between.
If I may ask a personal question...Do you have a partner, JMF?  If so, how do they relate to your naturism and that you are away hiking such a lot?

Comme c’est merveilleux que vous puissiez faire de la randonnée essentiellement à travers un paysage industriel, mais qui est revenu à un chemin aussi sauvage et errant.  Super de voir toute la mousse et les bûches anciennes, le bois, etc.  Bel article, JMF.
Qui est Patricia?  Agréable de voir une dame naturiiste - ils semblent peu nombreux et éloignés les uns des autres.
Si vous me permettez de poser une question personnelle... Avez-vous un partenaire, JMF?  Si oui, comment se rapportent-ils à votre naturisme et au fait que vous êtes parti faire autant de randonnées?


John/Jean

[jmf]

Who is Patricia?  Nice to see a lady naturiist - they seem few and far between.
If I may ask a personal question...Do you have a partner, JMF?  If so, how do they relate to your naturism and that you are away hiking such a lot?

John/Jean

Patricia is a woman who has been hiking regularly with naturist groups in the area for several years.
As for me, I am married since last January - after 40 years of common life - with a woman who is not a naturist, but who accepts my participation in naturist activities of hike or stays and my engagement in a naturist association. Who also accepts that I spend a lot of time naked in the house. And who easily talks about my activity to her friends

[nuduke]

Your partner is 'far above rubies*', jmf!  Would that we all had such emancipation and tolerance at home (because I don't!! )
John


* Proverbs 31:10