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Viognier is a full-bodied white wine. Primary flavors of tangerine, peach, mango, honeysuckle, and rose. Cooler climate styles have greater citrus and floral traits with more acid and crispness. These wines are typically aged in stainless steel. Warmer climate Viognier is barrel aged, goes through malolactic fermentation, and therefore has richer tastes such as apricot, rose, and vanilla. These wines have less acidity and more creaminess. Viognier has become more popular in recent years with more plantings in California. Languedoc in the South of France is located south of the Rhone Valley and stretches to the Mediterranean Sea. It is west of Provence and the French Riviera along the Mediterranean and extends west into the Pyrenees Mountains. Tonight, we try these three wines from Trader Joe's. 2023 Honey Moon Viognier, purchased for $5.99. Aromas of peach, apricot, and honeysuckle. Flavors of honey, mango, and nectar. Floral scents, lush, full-bodied. This wine comes from California. 13.5% alcohol. Pairs with many cheeses, fish, white meats, and spicy foods. Hard to find much information, but two websites said it does not have residual sugar, even though it has a sweet taste. Many reviews also said it is a great summer sipper all by itself. Both of us scored this wine a 2 out of 5. 2024 Carayon La Rose is from the Languedoc in the South of France. Trader Joe's had this wine for $6.99. It has strawberry and fruit aromas and tastes. It is crisp yet ripe. It has 12.5% alcohol. Denise scored a 2. Dennis scored a 2023 Rain Cloud red blend from Napa, California. Purchased for $6.99. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, and currant, with hints of vanilla and spice. Many reviews mention a jammy taste. 14.5% alcohol. According to the Blonde Voyage Nashville, this wine is made with 50% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Petite Syrah. Denise scored a 3 and Dennis scored a 2.Next week we will continue our tasting of Trader Joe's wines.

I want you to explore the world! With a little creativity and ingenuity--and a willingness to get out of your comfort zone--you can have experiences that will open your eyes to people and places that will enhance your life in ways you can't imagine. In this episode, I describe my trip in October to places many people don't often visit. It began with a cruise with my family--including my parents who are in their 90s--beginning in Lisbon and stopping in Madeira, the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Spain. Following debarkation in Barcelona, without any plans at all, I rented a car and drove to Carcassonne, France, the tiny, wealthy, Pyrenees Mountains country of Andorra, then through the Spanish cities of Pamplona, San Sebastián, Bilbao, Laguardia, Logroño, Zaragoza, and Barcelona. It was quite the adventure navigating roads in foreign countries and figuring out accommodations and food. There were plenty of challenges and surprises, and I think you'll enjoy riding along on these adventures!Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @we_are_superman_podcastYouTube We Are Superman PodcastSubscribe to the We Are Superman Newsletter!https://mailchi.mp/dab62cfc01f8/newsletter-signup

Claire McCall is a Kiwi journalist, author, and self-described "not-so-tough" adventurer who took on a life-changing challenge in her 50s. Born in South Africa and now based in New Zealand, Claire didn't grow up sporty, but in her 40s, she discovered a love for hiking and new physical challenges, including climbing Kilimanjaro with her son. In 2022, Claire and her partner James set out to hike selected stages of the Hexa Trek, a newly established long-distance trail through France.  Covering just a portion of the trail, the journey became the inspiration for her book, Hiking the Hexa—a candid, warts-and-all memoir that captures the highs, lows, and reality of long-distance hiking. In this episode, Claire shares her experience on the trail, from fears of failure and embracing the unknown to the joys of connecting with people along the way and the challenges of hiking as a couple. She reflects on her midlife decision to tackle big dreams, the logistics of planning such an adventure, and the lessons she learned along the way. Claire's story is one of stepping outside comfort zones, overcoming fear, and finding purpose through nature and adventure—reminding us all to ask the ultimate question: “If not now, then when?” *** Catch the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, dropping every Tuesday at 7 am UK time! Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women.  Want to play a part in uplifting female representation in the media? Support the Tough Girl Podcast on Patreon! Your generosity helps shine a spotlight on female role models in the world of adventure and physical challenges. Join us in making a positive impact by visiting www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Thank you for your amazing support! *** Show notes Based in New Zealand, originally from South Africa. Journalist specialising in architecture and design. Began hiking in her 40s, climbing Kilimanjaro with her son as one of her first major adventures. A self-employed creative balancing life as a mum and adventurer. 2022: Set out on her first long-distance hike with her partner, James. Discovered the Hexa Trek, a new long-distance route through France. Decided to hike selected stages. Initially wanting to start in the Pyrenees Mountains. Studying French as part of her preparation. Early fears of failure and overthinking the trip. Facing logistical challenges: savings, renting out her house in Auckland, and planning the hike. Experiencing the reality of long-distance hiking: physical struggles, weather, and the emotional ups and downs. The unique rules of the trail and unexpected encounters—let's talk about cows! Slowing down the pace and adapting to the demands of the journey. The dynamics of hiking as a couple—how they navigated challenges and strengthened their connection. The importance of stepping outside comfort zones. Finding joy in connection: the people they met along the way. How the experience has changed her perspective on life. Why Claire chose to write a memoir (not a guidebook!). The creative process of blogging throughout the journey and turning it into a book. Considering another long-distance hike. Reflecting on the adventure and how it shaped her life. Final Words of Advice - “If not now, then when?” Don't let fear or overthinking hold you back from adventure. Learn more about Claire's journey on her socials or grab a copy of Hiking the Hexa.   Social Media Website www.clairemccall.net Instagram @hikingthehexa  Book: Hiking the Hexa: Up, down and (almost) over the hill on France's newest long-distance walk   

Hello to you listening in Puente de la Reina, Spain!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.The cover art for this podcast is my photo of my shadow in the early days of walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. That's me in the morning sun on the road to climbing up and over the Pyrenees Mountains from France into Spain.  A pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago walks from East to West, sun behind, your shadow in front. No matter how you hard you try you cannot get ahead of your shadow. But still we try. We bring with us all the haste of the lives we say we left behind. In time we learn that until we harmonize our head, heart and feet we will keep trying the impossible, to outrun our shadow.What did I finally learn? Pilgrim, let go. You're standing in your own way. Invite your shadow to lead you. Give yourself over to that singular purpose of walking and becoming that which you do.These days I've been so caught up in all of the distractions, doom-scrolling, and busyness of making a living that I've forgotten what it means to live. I'm startled to wake up to a deep sense of longing for my Pilgrim self. I've neglected giving myself over to being a walker - every single day - as far as I want to go. But, my Camino shadow remembers and it beckons me to follow, to become.Question: Who is your shadow beckoning you to be?  You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe and spread the word with a generous 5-star review and comment - it helps us all - and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out Services I Offer,✓ For a no-obligation conversation about your communication challenges, get in touch with me today✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn, as “Wyzga on Words” on Substack, and now Pandora RadioStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

When we picture Europe, specific iconic images often spring to mind—like the rolling green hills of Ireland, the bustling city streets of Paris, or the romantic canals of Venice. Many people don't realize that beyond these more famous landscapes and cultures lies an astonishing variety of groups with deep-rooted histories. When researching family backgrounds, focusing on the larger, more familiar populations is easy. Still, Europe is home to many communities whose origins stretch far into the past, often overshadowed in mainstream narratives. In this exploration, we'll journey across the continent, uncovering the distinct stories of peoples whose influence can still be traced in Europe's cultural tapestry. We'll spotlight the Basques in the Pyrenees Mountains, the nomadic Saami in the far north, the ancient Celts who once spanned a considerable portion of Europe, and the Etruscans of Italy whose legacy continues to echo in art and culture. By the end of this article, you might even feel inspired to dig a bit deeper into your family history—who knows what hidden chapters you might discover? Podcast Notes:  https://ancestralfindings.com/explore-lesser-known-european-ancestry/ Genealogy Clips Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway Genealogy eBooks: https://ancestralfindings.com/ebooks Follow Along: https://www.facebook.com/AncestralFindings https://www.instagram.com/ancestralfindings https://www.youtube.com/ancestralfindings Support Ancestral Findings: https://ancestralfindings.com/support https://ancestralfindings.com/paypal  #Genealogy #AncestralFindings #GenealogyClips

Matt and Adam Bolton head to The Pyrenees Mountains in search of vultures on their Spanish Adventure! How do the boys get on when locked into a bird hide for eight hours?! And will they see the Lammergeier?Send your Birding Questions on DM's on Instagram or email info@rocknrollbirder.comFollow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos!Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2023, Stephanie Quintrell and Heather Sharp completed the Ride to Freedom along with 6 other women as part of a Forces Wives Challenge expedition, tackling the challenging terrain surrounding the World War Two Freedom Trail (Le Chemin de la Liberté), across the Pyrenees Mountains on horseback. The team followed remote mountain passes that were used as escape routes into Spain by around 33,000 allied service personnel and others fleeing to safety, avoiding checkpoints and surveillance.Achieving this challenge is remarkable in itself, but is made even more impressive by the fact that Steph, who was diagnosed with a neurological condition in 2019, is permanently dependent on a wheelchair. In this conversation, we discuss the inspiration for the challenge, the highs and lows as well as the nuances around accessibility and the assumptions made around what can and can't be done. It highlights how for change to truly happen, those impacted need to have a voice and be heard. But this is also the story about connections and relationships - and a remarkable group of women who supported each other to achieve something extraordinary.  Find out more about Forces Wives Challenge: https://www.forceswiveschallenge.org/Instagram: @forces_wives_challengeFacebook: @forceswiveschallengeStephanie Quintrell: @steph_backinthesaddleI hope you have enjoyed this episode of The Everyday Adventure Podcast! To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: Instagram: @everydayadventurepod @resilienceatwork Linkedin: @Nicki-bassWebsite: www.resiliencework.co.ukTEDx: The Life Changing Power of Everyday AdventuresFor Media & Speaking Enquiries please contact Tracey Duke at 360 Speakers: tracey@traceyduke.comThe Everyday Adventure Podcast is proud to be part of the Tremula Network of Adventure and Outdoor Podcasts @tremulanetworkhttps://www.tremula.network

TWO BEST FRIENDS and ONE WHEELCHAIR. Can you imagine pushing your best friend in a wheelchair along a 500-mile trek of the Camino de Santiago across northern Spain?! Neither can we! But that's exactly what happened!  JUSTIN SKEESUCK and PATRICK GRAY offer up a compelling story about FRIENDSHIP, GRIT and HUMAN CONNECTION. They are the first people in history to conquer the Pyrenees Mountains in a wheelchair—making it through rugged terrain, physical exhaustion, equipment setbacks and emotional roadblocks. If you're ready to LAUGH, CRY, SMILE and BE INSPIRED then just click play and enjoy this journey! YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/E3EHgHetaaU WEBSITE: https://www.illpushyou.com #HardieParty #Podcast #HighFive #Food #Travel #LifeHacks #IllPushYou #Friendship #Grit #HumanConnection #HumanSpirit #Inspiration #WellBeing #Hope #Hiking #Camino #Spain

After almost a two-month break since the last World Cup, elite downhill racing returns to the Pyrenees Mountains of Andorra for World Champs this week. Rejoice! Tag along with Jason Schroeder, Tanner Stephens, and John Hall as they refresh your memory of who's been fast this year, what happened during the long summer break, and discuss who will be in contention for the elusive rainbow stripes. 0:00 - The crew catches up3:30 - Monster Energy Downhill - Snow Summit / US National DH scene8:30 - The growth of national series in the coming years11:19 - Why no Aaron Gwin on the US Worlds team? + Aaron's return to racing18:09 - Richie Rude the DH racer19:20 - Do racers share more info with each other at World Champs amongst fellow countrymen?21:24 - How country federations play a part in World Champs27:16 - 2024 season thus far…37:40 - Races that happened during the summer break50:24 - Fantasy info for World Champs54:36 - Andorra track notes1:02:35 - Fantasy Picks - Junior Women 1:04:55 - Fantasy Picks - Junior Men1:09:45 - Fantasy Picks - Elite Women1:12:55 - Fantasy Picks - Elite Women

Clement Leone stands in the war room, that is filled with many memories and mementos, at his home in Lake Heritage. He is wearing the Legion of Honor award which he received at the French Embassy in Washington D.C. (Darryl Wheeler/Gettysburg Times) This interview of Clem Leone was conducted at his home in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania by John Fenzel and his son Luke, on June 16, 2018.  At the time of this interview, Clem was 94 years old.  The following narrative is derived from multiple sources, detailed at the end of this post.  Many of the photos of awards, models and artifacts were taken at his home. Major Clement “Clem” Leone US Army Air Force   B24 Liberator Radio Operator 2nd Air Division/445th Bomb Group/700th Squadron POW - Stalag Luft IV Poland  Nov. '44 – May ‘45 Clem Leone was born in Baltimore in 1924.  He had two brothers and three sisters and one of his brothers served in the Merchant Marines during WW II.  I asked Clem what he remembered of growing up during the Great Depression.  “It was tough makin' a living.  Not enough food to eat.”  Clem had a step father who was a railroad telegrapher.  “He made an above average salary for the time, but even so, we had to scrounge everywhere we could to get food.”  Clem attended Southern High School, loved his experience, and characterized himself as a nerd.  “I went there to learn and I graduated with honors.” When the war broke out Clem was 17.  He wanted to enlist but his mother wouldn't let him.  “When they started drafting 18 year olds she let me go.”  Clem enlisted in November of '42.  The Army gave him several tests to identify his skills which would then be used to determine his military occupation.  Clem did well on the radio test and had he had the option of radio school or auto and truck mechanic school.  Clem had already taken auto shop in high school so he figured he should learn something else and he selected radio school.  Clem headed to Fort Pickett in Virginia and then to Miami Florida for basic training.  At the time the Army needed radio operators so badly that they shortened his basic training and sent him to radio school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  There he spent 13 weeks having “morse code pounded into you.”  Clem wanted to fly and after passing a physical for flying he went to gunnery school to learn every weapon on the aircraft.  The training was primitive but creative for the time and the technology available.   Next stop for Clem was Boise, Idaho where the gunners were teamed with a pilot, co-pilot, engineer and bombardier.  There were a total of 10 in the crew for the B24 Liberator.  The crew was sent to Sioux Falls where they practiced formation flying and Clem was assigned primary responsibility for the radio and secondary responsibility for the upper machine gun turret.  In November of '43 they left for Europe.  They headed for England via Brazil and then to the Ascension Islands.  “The Ascension Islands were a tiny speck in the middle of the ocean.  My thought right away was, the Navigator just got out of cadet training.  I hope he learned his lessons.”  The Navigator got them to the Ascension Islands where they had Thanksgiving dinner while they plane was serviced.  They then flew to Africa and then to Tibenham, England.  Clem was in the 700th Squadron and Jimmy Stewart was a pilot in the 701st Squadron.  One day Jimmy Stewart needed a radio operator to go on a training flight so he could check out a new pilot.  Clem volunteered.  “He was very strict.  You never would have guessed he was a movie star celebrity.” The crew's first flight in December '43 was a training mission to get accustomed to a new pilot.  During the flight, the number 4 engine caught fire and they were able to extinguish the flames.  The pilot was looking to make an emergency landing when the number 1 engine caught fire.  The pilot hit the bail out button and the crew ejected.  Clem didn't get out of the plane until they were at 800 feet, and he hit the ground so hard he broke his leg.  All but the pilot made it out alive. On February 4th of 1944 they had their first mission that took then into Frankfurt, Germany.  They loaded onto their plane, the “Wacky Donald” and headed for Germany.  Clem recalled the flight was uneventful, with lots of flack but no Nazi fighter planes.  They arrived at their target, dropped their bombs, and started to make their turn to head back to England.  One of the planes in the formation above the Wacky Donald had one bomb stuck in its bomb bay and when it released it hit the number two engine on the Wacky Donald.  Clem looked at the window to find a huge hole in the wing.  This forced them to drop out of formation and head back to Tibenham at a much slower speed than the rest of the formation.  The pilot ordered the crew to throw all non-essential equipment, including all but 50 rounds per machine gun, out of the bomb bay to lighten the plane to maintain their altitude.  They were 5 to 6 hours from home. Clem (lower left) with his crew. Top center is Lt. Robert Blomberg, an up and comer with the 445th Bomb Group who died at the controls when his ship blew up. Others in the crew were also KIA. Notable in this team photo is the small man next to Blomberg, Lt. Donald Widmark, co-pilot and brother of future actor Richard Widmark. The co-pilot would grab a parachute and leave Blomberg behind 75 years ago today. Clem's personal rule was to stay with the ship as long as the officers did, but when he saw Widmark bail out, he said, “It was time for this guy to go.” The plane and crew limped home and didn't hit any resistance until they received heavy flack over the coast of France just before they headed over the English Channel.  The plane dropped to about 4,000 feet and then received a radio transmission, “fighters at 6 o'clock.”  Two ME-109 were closing on the Wacky Donald.  Clem was in the upper gun turret and swung the guns around and took aim at the ME-109's.  Another transmission blared “fighters at 12 o'clock.”  Clem pivoted to 12 o'clock and saw a wonderful sight; two British Spitfires.  “Boy, they were beautiful.”  The Spitfires took out one of the Nazi planes and one of the Spitfires chased the other ME-109 back to France.  The Wacky Donald continued back to their air field and Clem recalled, “The White Cliffs of Dover….man they were beautiful!”.  The runway came into sight, but the excitement wasn't over.  The pilot said “I have to put us into a dive to get enough speed to land.  Put the landing gear into the down position and just pray they lock.”  Their prayers were answered, and the pilot got them home in one piece.  “None of us were hurt, but we did a lot of sweating.” With two near misses under his belt Clem flew 4 more missions into Germany and France without incident.  With D-Day looming, Operation Argument was developed.  The objective was sustained and heavy bombing of aviation related targets in Germany.  This was also known as “Big Week”.  The crew of the "Wacky Donald" received orders to bomb a ball bearing plant in Gotha Germany, 145 miles west of Dresden.  “That was a long flight.”  The 20 plane formation took off on February 24 '44.  While making their way to the target they came under attack by the Luftwaffe using Fokker 190's.   The enemy aircraft unleashed a barrage of incendiary rockets directly at the aft section of the "Wacky Donald." Clem was on the radio when he heard a tremendous explosion and saw flames begin to consume the plane. Amidst the chaos and the 200-mile-per-hour slipstream, Clem gripped the barrels of the top turret machine gun, a desperate attempt to maintain some semblance of control.  He looked around and found the tail gunner dead and half hanging out of the plane and one of the waist gunners dead in his position.  The other waist gunner was wounded but managed to eject.  The ball turret gunner came up to escape the fire, but he had to go back and retrieve his parachute leaving Clem and the Engineer to fight the flames with the fire extinguishers.  That proved to be pointless as massive amounts of hydraulic fluid fed the flames.  In a moment that seemed to stretch into eternity, Clem's dire circumstances took a dramatic turn.  The co-pilot climbed over Clem and exited the plane through the upper hatch and bailed out.  Clem's theory was, “if the pilot or the co-pilot leaves, it's time for this boy to go.”  Later Clem learned that 13 of the 20 planes in his formation were shot down. The engulfing fire reached the wing tanks, triggering a catastrophic explosion that instantly transformed the night sky. The force of the blast was so intense that it rendered Technical Sgt. Leone unconscious and propelled him clear of the disintegrating aircraft, setting him on a terrifying free-fall towards the earth below. Plummeting from an altitude of perhaps 10,000 feet, Clem was unconscious, his body hurtling down at a speed that should have guaranteed a fatal outcome upon impact. However, fate had other plans for the feisty airman. In a miraculous twist of events, Clem regained consciousness mid-fall, his face covered in blood, yet his mind startlingly clear. With death staring him in the face, he managed to summon his wits, frantically searching for the orange metal ring on his chest that stood between life and certain death. With a decisive yank, Clem pulled the ring, deploying his parachute and transitioning from a deathly free-fall to a controlled descent. Despite his injuries, including fractured ribs sustained upon impact, Clem survived the ordeal, a testament to his incredible resilience and presence of mind in the face of overwhelming adversity. This harrowing experience not only showcased Clem's indomitable spirit but also marked the beginning of an extraordinary tale of survival against all odds.   Clem put on his parachute and climbed through the upper hatch.  At this point the plane was still flying 240 mph and Clem had to hold on to the two upper guns to keep from blowing off.  The plane was being consumed by flames and Clem was trying to decide how to exit the plane without getting caught in the spinning props or being thrown into the big double tail in the rear.  “While I was contemplating what to do apparently the ship exploded because I found myself at 14,000 feet without an airplane.”   Clem knew he was over enemy territory, and his mind was spinning on how to avoid capture.  His chute opened without a problem and he could see below that there was a pond and he was headed straight into it.  “Well wouldn't you know it, I got out of the plane safely and here I am going to land in this pond and drown because I can't swim.”  Luckily, he remembered his training on how to use his cords to direct his landing.  At about 8,000 feet he saw a crowd of civilians running toward him.  Now he remembered being told that German civilians would kill American pilots because they were told they were gangsters. Clem made sure to pull his legs up so he wouldn't break them and instead broke three ribs and hurt his back. With the crowd rapidly approaching, Clem pulled out his sidearm to try and defend himself.  He could hear them yelling, “Hollander, Hollander!”  He then realized he wasn't in Germany but rather occupied Netherlands.  Clem motioned them to come closer and tried to use his language card to speak Dutch but to no avail.  They brought Clem to a farmhouse and gave him a slice of bread with some jelly and a drink.  Clem didn't know what to expect so he gave the Dutch his firearm in case he was captured.  Better the Dutch to have it than the Nazi's.  Then came a knock at the door and it was a member of the German Home Guard; A Dutch citizen in a Nazi uniform who said, “you are my prisoner.  For you the war is over.”  Clem was led down a road by the Home Guard followed by the Dutch villagers.  Clem was directed to enter a civilian camp, but the Dutch were yelling, “no, other way!”  A 17 year old ran up to Clem and said “come” and he began running.  Without thinking Clem took off with him.  At the same time the Dutch villagers handled the guard.  “They beat the daylights out of him!” They ran into the woods and took Clem to a camouflaged underground bunker just big enough for a cot and a bucket for a latrine.  They told him to stay put and they would be back as soon as the Nazi's stopped looking for him.  A few days later they returned with a doctor.  The doctor taped his ribs and gave him some pain killers and the Dutch brought him some food.  Clem was told he would have to stay put until the villagers were able to hand him off to the Dutch underground.  He hid in the shelter for a week.  One day he heard a truck pull up and was sure the Nazi's had finally found him.  Instead, it was the Dutch underground and Clem's luck continued.  The underground took him to Amsterdam where a family hid him for a while.  They hid him in the attic and sometimes closets.  In the evenings they took him out for walks. They were trying to arrange to get Clem into France and then over the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain and from there to England. The underground thought they had found safe passage and they took Clem and began walking south until they eventually came to a train station, and they handed Clem off to a guide to take him the rest of the way.  At the train station a Nazi soldier asked him where the train was headed.  Clem was dressed in civilian clothes and had identification papers that identified him as a deaf and dumb accountant from Sumatra.  They chose Sumatra because of Clem's Mediterranean complexion and Sumatra was a Dutch possession.  They took the train to a farmhouse in southern Holland and then walked to the border of Belgium.  At the border they had to time the patrols of the Belgium border guards so they could slip across the border.  Once across the border there was a truck waiting for them that took them into Antwerp. Clem was taken to a home where he was hidden for a short time until the underground felt they had another contact that could take him into France.  After exchanging pleasantries, the contact started asking Clem about the name of his plane, when he was shot down and who had helped him.  Clem made up stories about why he couldn't remember and gave up no information.  At that point he was led to a building and was handed over to the Nazi's.  After four and a half months Clem was no longer free.  It was July of 1944 and he had no idea when the war would be over.  I asked Clem what went through his mind at that point.  He said, “I thought it was all over.”  Clem was put in a prison cell with another American that had been captured, Odell Hooper from Oklahoma.  They remained there for about a week until the Nazis had accumulated more Americans.  They were then put on a passenger train to an interrogation center. “All that time, all my mom had was the telegram she received telling her I was shot down,” Leone said. “She didn't know whether I was dead or alive.” At the interrogation center they were put into solitary for a week.  When Clem was brought before the Nazi interrogation officer he was asked for his name, rank, and serial number.  The Nazi, in a very friendly manner said, “Leone.  That's Italian.  Aren't you fighting for the wrong side?”  Clem gave then no information and was sent back to his cell.  Next, they were taken by train to Stalag Luft IV located in present day Tychowo, Poland just south of the Baltic Sea.  Clem remembered when they stepped off the train they saw a long line of German guards, all very young in age and holding German Shepherds.  The Americans were told to run into the POW camp while the guards allowed the dogs to nip at their heels.  When Clem's group made it inside the camp the resident POWs told them, “You were lucky.  They usually prod you with bayonets.” “The Americans already there said we were lucky,” Leone remembered. “The captain who would prick people with bayonets had just gone on leave.” In eight months, Leone had one shower. Had him and his comrades known about the Jewish concentration camps, he admitted they probably wouldn't have gotten even the one shower so as to avoid being gassed. The camp held mainly allied air crews and most of the guards were from the Luftwaffe.  There was a connection between the aircrews which made life a tiny bit more bearable.  Clem was led to his cell by an elderly Nazi soldier who told him, “this won't be pleasant but its bearable and you will be able to live through it and you will be able to get to go home.”  Clem was offered the opportunity to be placed in the officer's camp as an orderly, but he refused.  He wanted to be with the NCO's.   The POWs were warned not to cross the warning wire” that extended around the perimeter of the camp.  If they stepped across it, they would be shot without warning.  Beyond the warning wire there was a series of fences and barbed wire entanglements to make sure no one thought of escape.  Food did exist and red Cross parcels were delivered with some regularity and had some nutrition in them.  Meals consisted of raw potatoes and bread with sticks in it.  Once they were given a block of cheese infested with bugs.  To pass the time they walked around the perimeter of the camp, played baseball with make-shift bats and balls, and played football with a make-shift football. The guards inside the camp were elderly and unarmed.  The POWs called them ferrets because they were always trying to get information from the POWs to pass along to the camp commandant.  The guards in the towers and in the Commandant's barracks were armed.  “They were nasty, and they all spoke perfect English.”  Bartering in the camp with the guards was a big business.  Cigarettes and spam carried high currency.   One of the men bartered with a guard for parts to a radio which he built into a functional transistor radio which kept the POWs somewhat informed of the progress of the war.  They knew the Allies were winning and that helped with morale. In January of '45 the Allies were advancing into Nazi Territory.  The men at the camp could hear artillery in the distance.  They thought Liberation could be not far away.  The Nazi's decided to evacuate the camp to avoid the Russian troops advancing from the east.  They decided to march the camp west.  The sick and wounded were transported by train.  On February 6, 1945, the remaining men began what would become known as the German Death March.   The men were assembled in columns of 4 or 5 across and were forced to march between 5 and 20 miles each day.  The men had inadequate clothing to provide them protection from one of Germany's harshest winters on record.  Snow and sub-zero temperatures resulted in frost bite and the complete lack of sanitation, food or drink resulted in extreme weight loss, lice, dysentery and in some cases death.  Men who could not keep up were escorted by a Nazi soldier into the woods and executed.  Sometimes the men were able to sleep in barns but often they slept in open fields exposed to the elements.  The march took the POWs through numerous German towns where they were distained by the German citizens who had endured prolonged and devastating Allied bombing.  They threw eggs and tomatoes and tried to assault the POWs.   They stole eggs for food. At one point, they collected all their cigarettes to trade with a farmer for a pig to roast. They dodged friendly fire from U.S. airplanes that had no way of knowing they were American prisoners. “Survival,” Leone said when asked what was going through his mind during the more than a year he spent in Europe. “How's this gonna end? What are they finally gonna do? Any time you don't have your freedom, I think you'd feel that way. The worst part of it as far as not having your freedom was that week in solitary.” Clem believes the march ended on May 6th, 1945.  That day they woke up and found that the guards had disappeared.   The POWs wondered what had happened.  A short while later they heard engines and soon a British Lorry appeared carrying British soldiers.    The number of men thought to have started the march was 6,000+.  The total time estimated for the march was 86 days.  It is believed the men covered 600+ miles as the Nazi's continually changed direction to avoid the advancing Soviet troops.  It is thought that 1,300+ men perished in the harsh winter conditions.  No official records were kept making it hard to get precise numbers.  Despite the lack of records this forced march is often compared to the Bataan Death March. The British took the POWs clothes and burned them.  They deloused the men and gave them plenty of time to take a nice hot shower.  Initially they were issued small portions of rations until their digestive systems became accustomed to food again.  Clem boarded the ship, The Jonathan Worth for a 13 day voyage home.  When they entered New York Harbor they were greeted with pleasure boats “with gals in bikini's and some of them had records playing don't fence me in.”  I asked Clem if he remembered seeing the Statute of Liberty.  “Oh Yes.  That was a wonderful site!”  Next, they were taken to Fort Dix and were given a big steak dinner.  They were permitted one phone call and Clem called his uncle to come pick him up.   Clem arrived back in Baltimore and had a 60 day recuperation furlough.  He looked up his high school sweetheart who had waited for him to return and they decided to get married and move to Miami where Clem was scheduled to report back for duty.  They were married and before they left on their honeymoon Clem received a letter to be ready to deploy to the Pacific.  Fortunately, when he returned from his honeymoon the war was over.   Clem went about building his life with a keen sense for making money and advancing.  He worked as an auto mechanic, then networked his way into a Pontiac dealership in the service area, became shop foreman and then went into sales and various other roles in the car business.  In a chance meeting someone asked him if he had ever considered teaching auto mechanics.  He had not but decided to give it a try because it had a pension.  Clem ended up teaching high school auto mechanics for 22 years and was beloved by his students.  He also stayed in the Army and Air Force Reserves for 33 years reaching the rank of Major.  “In my opinion, there are no real heroes in a war,” Leone said from his Mount Joy home in the Lake Heritage development. “There's nothing glorious about war. It's mayhem.” Clem Leone passed away at the age of 98 on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.  CLem received France's highest award, the Legion of Honor, at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., and also received the Purple Heart, the POW Award and the Dutch equivalent to the French Legion of Honor. Luke Fenzel with Clem Leone (June 16, 2018) John and Luke Fenzel, with Clem Leone (June 16, 2018) The above narrative was derived from the following sources: Written Account by Walter Schuppe, Avon, CT, (860) 558-1072; walter11_22@yahoo.com "WWII vet, former POW, recalls War as 'Mayhem'," Gettysburg Times Article by Mark Walters, December 6, 2010 "Death for Wacky Donald," by Robert Matzen

11th February, 2024 – St Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes. In this episode, we learn about the story of St Bernadette, a young girl from a town near to the Pyrenees Mountains in France, called Lourdes along with the story of Our Lady of Lourdes and much more! ********** The post E19 | Children's Show appeared first on Radio Maria Ireland.

Nate Murphy is an adventurous builder and filmmaker who has taken on not just one, but countless incredible projects, converting several vans into cozy living spaces and renovating a centuries old house in the beautiful Pyrenees Mountains. In our conversation, Nate shares his experience of building a van from scratch, documenting every step of the process with over 100 hours of footage. Nate also opens up about the intense filming process, and the unique aspects of van conversion that make it both intimidating and incredibly cool. But that's not all, Nate goes beyond the van, sharing the captivating story of renovating a 250 year old house in the scenic Pyrenees, we'll hear about the demanding and rewarding journey of bringing new life to this historical gem. Whether you're curious about van conversions, tiny house living, or the challenges of renovating an old house, this episode has something for everyone. In This Episode:

Hello to you listening in Kuwait City, the State of Kuwait!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Once upon a time I invested in a podcasting workshop without forethought or preparation. Out of the gate I was asked what's the title, who's it for, what's it for, what do you intend?Gulp! I know stories. I'm a woman. I walk. That's it. Stories From Women Who Walk. As simple as that.The familiar cover art is an early morning selfie taken as I walked away from Orisson, France toward the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain setting out on my Camino pilgrimage.Whether I'm interviewing a guest, shining a spotlight on the achievements of women foremost, or offering a daily menu of 60 Seconds episodes, my podcast is uniquely forward-looking and story-based for anyone charmed by and curious about the power of story to profoundly and positively shift our awareness, our behavior, even our culture as well as those who wish to learn more about the power of walking to reveal the world around us and within us. Like magic, the “sorcery of stories” is this: it helps each of us to be seen and heard, to understand and be understood.Question: Why just an audio podcast? Because the human voice is the most powerful instrument we have to heal, inspire, comfort, entertain, and more. It's the reason that Big Humans and Little Humans long to hear the same stories retold, bedtime stories, family stories, campfire stories. The human voice transports, keeps us company, and reminds us we are never alone.CTA: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Take a moment to follow, subscribe, share, add a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together.You're always invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, would you subscribe, share a 5-star rating + nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time!Meanwhile, stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website to:✓ Check out What I Offer,✓ Arrange your free Story Start-up Session,✓ Opt In to my monthly NewsAudioLetter for bonus gift, valuable tips & techniques to enhance your story work, and✓ Stay current with Diane on LinkedIn.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.

The beasts sit down with Zhana Londoner from the Brooklyn-based spanish food market Mercado Central and Nic Palazzi from PM Spirits (exclusive importers of L'Encantada Armagnac) to talk about pairing tapas with unique hand crafted French & Spanish spirits. Some spirits are not meant to be sipped in a vacuum. They're meant to be paired with rich, spicy, and delicious foods! We recreate the bar scene from San Sebastian in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain where they serve boquerones with Cognac-infused grape juice, Iberian Jamon with Armagnac Vin Mute, and cheese with cidre eau-de-vie. And we wrap up with dessert - chocolate paired with Armagnac D'Esperance!  

Steph is a Mum to a her nearly 6 year old son, a soldiers wife, and Operations manager for Forces Wives Challenge (FWC). In July 2019 Steph and her families' world was turned upside down when she became suddenly very unwell, and was subsequently diagnosed with a neurological disorder.  Going from an active, full time working Mum and a keen horse rider, to fully dependant on a wheelchair, with complex health issues and requiring 24/7 care to support with everyday tasks, was life changing. With sheer determination, an incredible support network and a passion for adventure, less than two years later Steph was back in the saddle and aiming for the next challenge in life.  Steph found her new 'place' within the FWC community and her role quickly developed from there, with her now being FWC's operation manager.  This year Steph will take on a huge challenge alongside a team of Forces Wives when she takes on the 'Ride to Freedom' (R2F). Created by Steph, R2F will see the team tackle the challenging terrain surrounding the WW2 freedom across the Pyrenees mountains. The team will spend 5 days on horseback covering 130km of technically difficult mountain tracks, with the only the team supporting Steph in every aspect of the expedition. Join us as we follow Stephanie Quintrell's incredible journey of resilience, determination, and empowerment as she takes on the challenging Ride to Freedom and inspires others to never give up on their dreams. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday at 7am UK time - Subscribe so you don't miss out.  You can support the mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media. Visit www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast Thank you.   Show notes Who is Steph Being based in the East Midlands Working as the Operations Mangers for Forces Wives Challenge (FWC) The founder of FWC - Heather Sharp  Wanting to be involved with FWC but not being able to participate in the hikes and the mountaineering expeditions How her role has developed over the years  Her early years growing up and her love for horses Having her own horse from when she was 12 Being a member of The Pony Club  Working in the care sector  Getting ill at 28 and having to use a wheelchair  Struggling with chronic pain and exhaustion when she was younger Being diagnosed with Multiple sclerosis (MS) in her early 20s but still having an active lifestyle  How her whole world changed within 48hrs  The challenges of treating her condition  Adapting to a new way of living  Not being able to look after herself or her son Getting back to horse riding after 2 years  The feeling of freedom The Ride to Freedom - what it is and what' s involved  Wanting to get involved in a new challenge and making the challenge accessible  WW2 Freedom Trail (chemin de la Liberté) escape route to Spain  Being supported by an amazing team of women  The power of adventure and how it can bring people together Wanting adventure to be inclusive and accessible  Doing practice expeditions/training weekends in the UK Working through her fears and concerns before the start of the challenge  Wanting to create a short film about the journey  How people can connect with Steph and FWC Final words of advice and wisdom for other women who would like to take on new challenges and adventures    Social Media Website - www.forceswiveschallenge.org/ride-to-freedom Instagram:  @forces_wives_challenge  @steph_backinthesaddle Facebook : @forceswiveschallenge Twitter: @ForcesWivesChal     

With more than 300 days of sunshine and steady winds off the Mediterranean Sea, Pyrenees Mountains and the Massif Central, the region of Languedoc-Roussillon in southwest France's “Occitania” has a prolific winemaking heritage. AOC Limoux, for example, is the birthplace of sparkling wine. Melanie and David explore a few of Languedoc's 20 AOCs and styles of wine produced, including: Picpoul de Pinet, Corbieres- Boutenac, La Clape, Pic Saint Loup, Limoux, Malepere, Saint Chinian and Cabardès.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Join us as we explore the origins of goblins and their varied representations across different cultures, from the Pyrenees Mountains in France to the British Isles, and even the tengu of Japan. We'll also discuss the cultural and historical significance of goblins, kobolds, and trasgu, analyzing their portrayal in popular culture and the problematic aspects of J.K. Rowling's work. Uncover the mysterious connection between goblins, Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, and the eerie paranormal encounters documented in the Hellier documentary series and the Hopkinsville Goblins case.Finally, we'll dive into the portrayal of goblins in films like The Descent and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man, comparing them to characters like The Joker and exploring the concept of alien goblins from space. We'll also examine the power of folklore in reshaping our understanding of the paranormal and its representation in modern media, such as metal music videos. Don't miss this captivating journey into the enigmatic world of goblins and their impact on our collective imagination!Email filmsaboutlunatics@gmail.com to submit your short stories and paranormal experiences.lunaticsproject.comGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord.Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.Support the show

Roussillon in SW France borders the Pyrenees Mountains and Mediterranean Sea. Catalan flavors from nearby Spain can be tasted in the local cuisine. Roussillon's distinctive red clay, iron-rich soils gave the region its name. Eric Aracil, co-director & export manager at the Conseil Interprofessional des Vins du Roussillon (CIVR), discusses the region's diverse terroir and range of still dry reds, whites and rosé wines and renowned Vin Doux Naturels (VDN) fortified sweet wines. #roussillonwinesThe Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Raw from the field, this episode details the first half of a hunting adventure high in Spain's remote, extremely rugged Pyrenees Mountains. My long-time hunting partner Austin Brown was intent on taking an indigenous, free-range chamois the hard way—by climbing above timberline, glassing up an old male, and climbing within range.  In a surprise bonus, we got to visit a 1,000-year-old church unfathomably deep in the mountains, where an 11th-century Crusader's skeleton is buried—but visible beneath glass.  Guide Juan Pedro "Juan-P" and cigarette-rolling, chain-smoking, mountain-scaling game keeper Oscar took us high above timberline, where we found bands of chamois feeding beneath the snowline. Big old males tend to be loners, but we eventually found just the right one.  This is his story, and Austin's. And it's a must-listen for anyone that's ever dreamed about hunting Europe's high country. After this experience, it's impossible to recommend it highly enough.  Enjoy!   FRIENDS, PLEASE SUPPORT THE PODCAST!  Join the Backcountry Hunting Podcast tribe and get access to all our bonus material on www.patreon.com/backcountry VISIT OUR SPONSORS HERE:  www.onxmaps.com www.silencercentral.com https://www.portersfirearms.com/ www.gunwerks.com www.siembidacustomknives.com https://javelinbipod.com www.browning.com www.barnesbullets.com www.timneytriggers.com www.leupold.com  

Special Guest Dr. Evelyn HigginsDr. Evelyn Higgins is a recognized international expert in the epidemiology of substance use disorders, process addictions, and mental health conditions.  She is a graduate of the State University of New York with postgraduate studies at Harvard Medical School in Body, Mind, and Spirit medicine with an emphasis on resiliency.  A Diplomate in Addiction and Compulsive Disorders, she is also a member of the Pharmacogene Variation Consortium, is a Certified Addiction Professional and a Diplomate of the American Board of Disability specializing in pain management. Dr. Higgins' work with addictions and primary mental health conditions led her to invent the patent-pending custom genetic panel utilized exclusively by her companies Wired For Addiction® and the Neurotransmitter Reset Program®.  In 1996, Dr. Higgins was selected as a community hero and bestowed the privilege of being an Olympic flame torchbearer, and she served as the official team doctor for the 1996 Somali Olympic team.Dr. Higgins has broadcasted on both public and commercial radio, and is the host of The Dr. Evelyn Higgins Show, a nationally syndicated radio program.She is the recipient of the prestigious Gracie Award for Outstanding Lifestyle programming, and was a finalist in the 2009 New York Radio Festival. With a heart for philanthropy, Dr. Higgins was the Executive Director of MMUUSA, a global NGO originally based in Tanzania, Africa, later donating her time to Jupiter Medical Center as a member of the Women's Health Advisory Council, as well as a board member of Veterans Resource Services.Dr. Higgins has authored several books, including her latest, The Dr. Higgins Guide to Health & Wellness, along with The Mystery of Happiness: A Step By Step Journal of Gratitude. She frequently presents her recognized philosophy, “Prescription for Life,” when she lectures on various health and wellness topics. Her upcoming book, Three Meetings, was the result of a 534-mile trek from southern France through the Pyrenees Mountains, and across the entire country of Spain.

The Hexatrek is a 3000 km long-distance trail across France that begins at the border of Germany, traverses the Pyrenees Mountains, and ends at the Bay of Biscay.  Thomas works for the Hexatrek organization and spent the summer and fall of 2022 hiking and documenting the trail.  Thomas is able to recognize the realities of hiking a long and share all sides of that reality.  He can describe the trail as an epic adventure that includes vineyards, castles, and mountains, but he'll also tell you how mentally complacent you can become when one view blends into the next.If you're dreaming of backpacking through France one day, you're going to love this episode.Enjoy!Emory, By LandShow NotesIntroduction to the HexatrekHexatrek backstoryEuropean hiking culture and trail experienceThru-hiking popularity in EuropeThe importance of having a beginning and endHiking the Hexatrek vs an American long trailDaily life and cadence of the trailMaking the hike your ownVisa considerationsCamping along the HexatrekFood along the Hexatrek Experiencing France by footThomas's backpacking storyThe highs and lows of thru-hikingThoughts on losing reverence for an experience Life after the HexatrekFinding balance in life is actually finding contrastThe importance of gaining perspective through contrast What's next for the HexatrekWhy “Hexatrek” Linkshttps://en.hexatrek.com/https://www.instagram.com/hexatrek/https://www.facebook.com/LHexatrek/https://www.instagram.com/cartapouillehttps://youtu.be/9qIlOONM8sYPodcast:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-a-tent-with-a-french-man-a-daily-thru-hiking-journal/id1502733870Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0P8RD04n8UX0ubqwnFOvXj?si=b502ebfdafda4793Support the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. Connect: emory@byland.co Main Website: https://byland.co/ Courses Homepage: https://courses.byland.co/ Learn How To Backpack: https://courses.byland.co/learnhowtobackpack 6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking: https://courses.byland.co/6-weeks-to-solo-backpacking-waitlist Recommended Backpacking Gear: https://byland.co/recommended-gear-summary YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmoryByLand Facebook Groups: https://byland.co/facebook-groups Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emory_by_land Support the Show: https://byland.co/donate

Hello to you listening in Ashland, Oregon!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Once upon a time I invested in a podcasting workshop without forethought or preparation. Out of the gate I was asked what's the title, who's it for, what do you intend?Gulp! I know stories. I'm a woman. I walk. That's it. Stories From Women Who Walk. As simple as that.The cover art is a selfie walking out of a morning in Orisson, France toward the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain in the early days of my Camino pilgrimage.Whether I'm interviewing a guest, shining a spotlight on the achievements of women foremost, or offering a daily menu of 60 Seconds episodes, my podcast is uniquely forward-looking and story-based for anyone charmed by and curious about the power of story to profoundly and positively shift our awareness, our behavior, even our culture as well as those who wish to learn more about the power of walking to reveal the world around us and within us. Like magic, the sorcery of stories is this: it helps each of us to be seen and heard, to understand and be understood.Why just audio? Because the human voice is the most powerful instrument we have to heal, inspire, comfort, entertain, and more. It's the reason that Big Humans and Little Humans long to hear the same stories retold, bedtime stories, family stories, campfire stories. The human voice transports, keeps us company, and reminds us we are never alone.CTA: Keep listening! And subscribe! I'm here because you're there.  You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

This Episode is Brought To you by HAINES KNIVES Find your new favorite knife at http://HainesKnives.com/mancast or follow on social media @birdforge Testicular Fortitude means having deep seated masculine courage and strength. Balls. Guts. Manlihood. Testicular Fortitude on the Manlihood ManCast is where we take a look at men who have beat the odds, men whose courage has left a lasting legacy. https://youtu.be/x60XVWK5GjM Hannibal of Carthage The Roman Empire wasn't a force to mess around with. Their soldiers were ruthless. Their armor and weapons were elite. Their strategy and tactics were forged and tested and refined. And yet, one North African struck Rome like a hurricane, and we still tell his stories thousands of years later. Today's featured man with balls is - Carthaginian General Hannibal. Carthage was a Phoneician settlement in what is now Tunisia in North Africa. They were building a different kind of empire in the ancient world. They had trading outposts from West Africa to Spain and Portugal to Italy. The Roman Empire, fueled by their worship of their Caesars, attempted to swallow the world and make it all Rome. The Carthignians had already suffered defeat against the Romans in the First Punic War. Hannibal's father was a general on that front. After the war, his father went to strengthen his family's wealth by raiding and subjugating the tribes on the Iberian peninsula. At the age of 9, Hannibal begged his father to take him along. His father brought him into a sacrificial altar, blazing with fire. (By the way - Carthignians were the descendants of Caananites. They worshipped Ba'al. They often sacrificed their children on these altars. Hannibal's name actually means, “The lord ba'al is gracious.”) So Hannibal's father made him swear an oath at the burning altar. Hannibal later recounted the oath he had said at the age of nine. “I swear so soon as age will permit...I will use fire and steel to arrest the destiny of Rome.” Hannibal would continue to fight and lead after his father's death nine years later. He led troops drawn from the Iberian tribes through the Pyrenees Mountains in 218 BC, then through Gaul, fighting the tribes as he neared the Alps. Some of the tribes ended up leaving their affiliation with Rome and joining forces with him. Hannibal's army of 38,000 infantry, 8,000 cavalry, and 38 North African elephants, ventured through the Rhone, and made their way through the alps. Many of those troops and most of those elephants would die along the trek. They faced numerous difficulties, and according to one historian, they even had to excavate rockfalls on the journey. Using fire to heat the rocks, and then vinegar to douse the rocks, making them split into rubble so it could be cleared. Hannibal's army was making a bold and almost outlandish attack. So crazy it just might work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/manlihood/message

What if you were to browse the internet and see a photo of a neglected castle in the south of France, a ruin for sure but with a faded grandeur that pulls at your heart strings… Would you be tempted to give up your dream of a little house in the country and throw everything you have into restoring the castle to its former glory? Live without electricity. Chop wood to keep the fire going so you don't freeze in winter as the snow falls all around and the bitter wind blows down from the Pyrenees Mountains. Give up your comfy life and a good job in Perth, Australia. Learn how to speak French and take on the mother of all restorations? That's what Karina Waters and her family did when they bought the Chateau de Gudanes – a real life sleeping beauty that's now been brought back to life.This is an extraordinary story, one that has captured the imagination of millions around the worldFollow us: On Twitter On Instagram On Facebook On The Good Life France's website On Paris Chanson's Thanks for listening!

On today's program, The Fellowship's C. J. Burroughs continues his “Heroes of the Holocaust” story about a Dutch schoolteacher who led a group of Jews over the Pyrenees Mountains to freedom.

Hello to you listening in Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania, Africa!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Time Out Tuesday and your host, Diane Wyzga.My podcast cover art is a photo of my shadow in the early days of walking the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. That's me going up and over the Pyrenees Mountains from France into Spain.  A pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago walks from East to West, sun behind, shadow in front. No matter how hard you try you cannot get ahead of your shadow. But still we try. Until we harmonize our head, heart and feet we will keep trying to outrun our shadow.Pilgrim, relax. Invite your shadow to lead you. Give yourself over to that singular purpose of walking and becoming that which you do.I've been so caught up in all the daily details of building a robust story coaching business to serve my clients that days go by and I'm startled by the appearance of a deep sense of longing. I've neglected giving myself over to being a walker - every single day - as far as I want to go. My Camino shadow remembers and it beckons me to follow.Question: What is your shadow beckoning you to be?  You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts 

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. In this last DOC episode, let Iain and riders transport you from CP5 on the Mediterranean coast, along the chain of stunning high cols in the French Pyrenees, to the finish back on the Bay of Biscay. Hear stories from the road, and get real insight into what it's like to race TPR...  Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. With the Finisher Party in full swing, Iain, Jim, and Rachel chat through the last of the 63 General Classification (GC) riders to finish, and the all important topics of finishing a race like TPR and adjusting back to normal life, the hook of ultra-racing, and the TCR/TPR community... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. We've now had more than 30 riders finish TPRNo2. In this penultimate DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to chat through the top ten, favourite col-climbs, Julien's sticker story, keeping fit and healthy on a bike during the race, and what it is like to finish. Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. We have a winner, and a complete podium*! In this fifth DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to chat through the winning ride - including racing on a bike that isn't yours and splitting shoes for comfort, the women and pairs leaders. They also explore the idea of 'riding your own race' during the relentless  TPR days - mental mechanisms and motivation, and awareness of other riders. Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome *we don't have a podium

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. In this fourth DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel. From the Pyrenean town of Tarascon, part-way along the Parcours chain of stunning mountain cols, they discuss the action from day four at TPRNo2: the front of the Race as leaders pause with around 100-kilometres left to ride, the pairs and womens Race, riding through vs. recovery, and wildlife. With a day to go, the top placings are wide open... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. In this third DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to discuss the action from third day at TPRNo2 as the leaders tick over 1000-kilometres, Control Points (CPs) start to close, and the race starts to bite... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. In this second DOC episode, Pod host, Iain, follows the first stage of the Race from Registration day, through to Control Point 3 in Os de Civis. Meet the riders, hear stories from the road and be transported to the Pyrenean mountain passes and villages... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. In this second DAILY episode, host Iain is joined by TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel to discuss the action from the eventful second day at TPRNo2 - namely the subject of gravel 'shortcuts' vs. tarmac roads and what that has done to the Race, as riders start to arrive at the coast. Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. In this first DAILY episode, TPR Veterans Jim and Rachel summarise the action from the first day at TPRNo2, and offer insight into what the riders might be going through as they head east towards CP3, and into their first night on the road... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Follow the second edition of the Trans Pyrenees Race (TPR) - a 1500-kilometre self-supported race through most spectacular and remote scenery in the Pyrenees Mountains, from the Bay of Biscay to the Balearic Sea and back again. In this first DOC episode, Pod host, Iain, introduces and previews TPRNo2 alongside a series of guests: Race Director - David Ayre; Past Winner - Thomas Jacquelinet (#001); Eleanor McDonough (#041); and TPR Veterans - Jim and Rachel, who will be regular guests on the DAILY Pod... Hosting, Production & Editing: Iain Broome

Ep158: The PilgrimageThis episode marks the 7-year anniversary of Mike Murphy Unplugged.  In this episode, I share the story of my pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in France & Spain.About:My name is Mike Murphy and I started Mike Murphy Unplugged in September 2015 to teach and document my journey of building an online business and brand creating content. The goal of the podcast has always been to share what I am learning and doing to create the life I want to inspire others to create the life they want. The Pilgrimage:A Pilgrim or Peregrino is defined as a person who journeys to a sacred place often for religious or spiritual reasons.The Camino de Santiago (or, the Way of St. James) is a pilgrimage that can be traced back to medieval times. There are several different routes, but all lead to the tomb of the Apostle Saint James, in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The most popular route and the one documented in the movie The Way starring Martin Sheen is called the Camino Frances and it starts in St. Jean Pied de Port, France, and goes up and over the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain for 500+ miles to Santiago de Compostela, in the Galician Region of Spain.The scallop shell is the official symbol of the Camino de Santiago and most pilgrims have a scallop shell attached to their backpackAlbergues are hostels where pilgrims can stay for usually less than $15 and they often provide a communal meal (and wine, of course)All pilgrims must have a 'pilgrim's passport' in order to stay in alberguesPilgrims must get their passports stamped at least once per day at albergues, coffee shops, churches, places of interest, etc in order to get a Compostela (certificate) in Santiago.Over 300,000 pilgrims arrive in Santiago each yearMy Walk:August 26, 2021Started walking from St. Jean Pied de Port, FranceSept 28, 2021Arrived in Santiago de Compostela, SpainOctober 3, 2021Arrived in Finisterre, Spain ('The End of the World')October 4, 2021Arrived in Muxia, SpainStats:Total # of Walking Days……….   39 daysTotal Number of Steps……….   1,462,154 stepsTotal Distance Walked (km)……….  1052.6 kilometersTotal Distance Walked (mi)………  654.3 milesAverage Number of Steps……….  37,491 steps per dayAverage Distance Walked (km)……….  27 km per dayAverage Distance Walked (mi)………  16.8 mi per dayBuen Camino, Mike---------------------------------------------------------------➜Episode Notes:  https://mikemurphy.co/158➜Gear & Resources I Use:: https://mikemurphy.co/resources--------------------------------------------------------------- Support the show

Hello to you listening in Basque Country, Spain!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Thoughts on Thursday and your host, Diane Wyzga.My Camino pilgrimage took me from France into the Pyrenees Mountains before entering the Basque Country of Spain. Today I'm celebrating the anniversary of that stage of my pilgrim passage as well as offering a poem translated from the Basque.15 Reasons to Yell“Because you haven't let out a yell in ages.To make sure all your vowels are still in their proper places.Because you're alone and in desperate need of an echo.To measure the height of a Gothic cathedral.To cheer on an Italian cyclist.To shoo off a grouchy mouse.So they hear you from the last row of the theatre.So they hear you from the other side of the creek.So the fishes caught in the fish net hear you.When you're in water up to your neck, to call for the ring buoy.To measure the depth of a bottomless well.To invite the wolves to your birthday party.So everyone knows that yelling is not so easy.Because some others are unable to yell.So that the woods will learn your name.” [~Harkaitz Cano, poet] (Translated from the Basque, by Elizabeth Macklin)You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on LinkedIn.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Transcription:intro  00:03Welcome to Changing the Rules, a weekly podcast about people who are living their best lives and advice on how you can achieve that too. Join us with your lively host, Ray Lowe, better known as the luckiest guy in the world.Ray Loewe00:19Hello, everybody, and welcome to Changing the Rules. We're sitting here in our nice, new podcast studio in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. And we have our engineer Luke Cagno over here, who's going to make sure that the sound quality comes out. And I'll give you his number later, if you're not happy with that. And we have a guest today and this guest is going to be a little different. He certainly is one of the luckiest people in the world. And let me remind everybody that the luckiest people in the world are those people who design their own lives and live them under their own terms. But we also call this program Changing the Rules. And one of the things we found is that the luckiest people in the world handle rules well. You know, we have all of these rules that we've been given, they start out when we're born, parents give us rules, then the church gives us rules and the schools give us rules and our jobs give us rules. Before we know it, we have all these rules and rules, do two things. Don't do this, or you better do this or else, right? And I think it was Steve Jobs, the president of Apple who came in and said, you know, if you're living your life under somebody else's rules, you're not living your life. And we have a guy here who I think most of us would say, changed the rules. So, George Mowrer, George is a certified retirement Coach, did I do that right, George? And he's got his own firm, it's based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and he's been helping people trying to figure out how to run the last third of their lives. You know, basically, life after work is over and how to get the most out of it. And, George, before we get into the actual thing we're going to talk about here, talk about what happens in the last third of your life, how many days do you get to do whatever it is you want?George Mowrer02:17I mean, it depends on how your health is or whatever. But I love to look at it, maybe in terms of weeks, but if you have 30 years, that's 1500 weeks of your life to do what you know, whatever you want to do. So it's a good idea to have a plan for it. Ray Loewe02:34Okay, so you did something that I find absolutely fascinating. It's not necessarily for me, but maybe I'm reconsidering it. You hiked the Camino Santiago. Okay, first of all, what the heck is the Camino Santiago?George Mowrer02:53Yeah, so it's a very quick, 32nd history, James was one of Jesus's apostles, after Jesus died and was resurrected and did all that, James, his mission field was that Spain, that Iberian Peninsula, that's where he went, Spain where Spain and Portugal is today, he did his thing, he made a big difference there. He went back to Jerusalem, where he was killed. And his remains were then, in honor of him, were shipped, literally shipped, to where Santiago is, and they're buried in the crypt of the church in Santiago. And so for 1000s of years, or about 1000 years, people have been doing a pilgrimage in James's honor. Everyone is moving towards Santiago to honor him. And so that's the very quick history.Ray Loewe03:48Okay, so, although it started on a solely religious basis, it's not necessarily totally religious today, although I'm sure some people do look at it as a religious thing. But you went and you joined a group of people, a throng of people. I don't know how you wanted to characterize it. And you hiked this. So first of all, tell us a little bit about where you went and how long was this?George Mowrer04:13Yeah, so I did what's called the Camino Frances, which is the traditional, the most popular of the caminos. There's multiple caminos in Spain, they all end up in Santiago. But I did the one that most people know about and it starts in actually a Saint Jean Pied-de-Port, which is at the very bottom of France, right as the Pyrenees Mountains start and, so it's about 530 miles to Santiago across northern Spain.Ray Loewe04:45And this took you how many days to do? George Mowrer04:48So I did it, I hiked for 38 days. I took four rest days in there in some of the bigger cities, Pamplona, Burgos, Leone and then Santiago some rest days. I actually continued on the hike to what's called Finisterra, which is, in the olden days was known as the end of the world, which is where the ocean is. It's just an additional three days of hiking on the back end of it. You know, what the heck while I'm there?Ray Loewe05:14Okay, so how many miles a day are we talking about? George Mowrer05:17Yeah, so I think on average, I was between 12 and 15 miles a day.Ray Loewe05:22Okay, so you get up in the morning, and what was the typical day? What did you do?George Mowrer05:28Yeah, typical day, probably alarm would go off around 630, I just gotta get up. Simply put my sneakers on, stick my backpack on and start walking. We'd probably go about five kilometers, then stop somewhere in one of the cafes for breakfast. There's the cafe, like, every five to eight kilometers, I'd stopped for breakfast, and then I'd walk another 10 kilometers or so, stop for lunch, maybe have a beer, you know, because you can do that. And the beer and the wine is pretty cheap there. And then maybe another four or five kilometers to where I was arriving, which was usually about two o'clock in the afternoon. I'd find my accommodations for the night, maybe take a shower or maybe a brief nap, I'd walk out to the cafe that was right outside the door and reconnect with other pilgrims that were on their way along the way and hang out there. 6:30, maybe eat dinner, and 9:30 or so go to sleep, and hopefully sleep well and start the whole thing over the next day.Ray Loewe06:29Now when you did this, did you do this on your own? Did you do this with a group? What? George Mowrer06:39Yeah, so I mean, I very purposely wanted to do it by myself. I didn't want anyone to go with me, I wanted to experience the Camino as a solo hiker. Of course, what happens on the Camino, to everybody, is the relationship piece happens. And, you know, so as much as I started by myself, I probably had interactions, significant interactions, with 50 or so people, and of those 50 people, there are about 25 that became pretty close friends that I still connect with. And then of those 25, 10 probably about 10 people that I feel like I've known my whole life, and that I will continue some kind of relationship with moving forward - have and will continue moving forward. It just blew me away the relationship piece.Ray Loewe07:31Now were these people English speaking? What, you know what, what goes on there?George Mowrer07:39Yeah. So, I mean that the language of the Camino with quotes is English. Although the locals, I was very surprised that English is not spoken by many of the people along the way. You know, one would think you're in the hospitality business and the cafes and the hotels and stuff. But that really isn't the case. But along the way, English was, generally, the language spoken. The people I hung out with were from Australia, Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany. The German speak English really, really well so I was greatly rewarded by that. And obviously, people from the US and Canada were there as well.Ray Loewe08:24Okay, so you can do this in a number of ways. But, generally speaking, you had a starting point and a stopping point every day. So you did have a plan to get through there. And you knew about how long you were going to walk and you kind of knew when lunch and dinner was going to be. You just didn't know who you are going to see or meet along the way?George Mowrer08:42Yeah, well, I mean, and there were definitely periods of time where I was hiking with a group of people. And then there were times when like, I'm sort of an ambivert. I'm partly introvert, partly extrovert. I like time with people but I also valued and loved walking by myself a bunch too. So I tried to make sure that that discipline was all the way through my process. Ray Loewe09:08Alright, so how much did you organize this to begin with? Like, did you go with a tour company? Did you show up at a spot and start walking? What do you do?George Mowrer09:18I think for the most part, I read, I had a guidebook that I had read or looked at ahead of time. I follow tons of Facebook groups. I did this May in June of this year, of 2022. And there's a Facebook group of people doing the Camino Frances, May, June 2022, with about 1,000 people that are part of that group. So, lots of insight, lots of things I learned just following that Facebook group. I love the memoirs. I probably read four or five of those that kind of gave me some good ideas of things to do, but I was not part of a tour group. I had my backpack and my sneakers and my walking sticks and just started walking. And I knew that you follow a sign, you follow an arrow the whole way.Ray Loewe10:04Follow the yellow brick road.George Mowrer10:06Yeah, or the yellow arrow or whatever.Ray Loewe10:08Interesting. Now, when you go on this thing, you can go low budget or you can go high budget, can't you? So what's the difference? What happens? What did you do? And then what do other people do?George Mowrer10:23Yeah, I mean, the accommodations can be anywhere from six or eight euros a night, which is kind of a dormitory kind of a setting. There's public ones, there's private ones, where you're going to pay, you know, 12 or 14 Euro per night. I spent a lot of nights in those, but there's pensions, there's guesthouse, there's hotels, you know, all the way up. I think I ended up just from a financial standpoint, I ended up, believe it or not, including food about 83 bucks a day is what I averaged spending over the time. So you can do it for less and obviously, you can do it and spend more. I did not use a tour company but people do do that. I just, you know.Ray Loewe11:13So, if you want to do this and not have the same experience, you can have somebody pick you up at the airport, they book the hotels for you, they tell you where you're going to stay, they tell you what the restaurants are. And they send somebody along in a van and make sure that you don't fall on your face and get hurt, right?George Mowrer11:29You can probably arrange for something like that. Correct.Ray Loewe11:32And that was not you. You did it more on the lower budget kind of a thing, interspersing some luxury along the way?George Mowrer11:41Yeah, I mean, I'm not sure lower budget, I didn't do that. I mean, there are people that spend a whole lot less. I mean, I wanted to make sure I had the full experience of that. I did not have my places arranged ahead of time. I usually, a day or two, looked at okay, I want to go there tomorrow, I want to go there the next day, and then I might make reservations for those. But you know, it also depended on the people around me. You know, we did spend a lot of time together. And so, where are you guys going, you know, that kind of a thing.Ray Loewe12:16Okay, so why did you do this?George Mowrer12:22Well, I'll tell you, I mean, there's a movie called The Way. And of your listeners, Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez star in the movie. And it is about this journey that I did. And I saw that movie and I'm like, that's it. That's it. I want to do that. And then my church, back in 2017 did a mission trip, where we hiked as a group of about 12 people. We hiked for a week, and then we served in one of these albuquerques, or these dormitory kinds of places. We served for a week and just in that week, I'm like I want to do this. As soon as I can do this, and I can make my budget work, that's when. And literally, this year was the first year that it could happen. And my wife gave me her blessing. And I said goodbye.Ray Loewe13:15Okay, so how do you prepare physically for this, if you want to do this? What do you have to do? Do you need to be in shape?George Mowrer13:23You do. I mean, you're walking each day. What I'll say is I chose to go at this kind of this 12 to 15 mile but for people that might not be as in shape or want to do it, but they don't think they can do that. So okay, so you do five miles a day, six miles a day. It doesn't matter, you know, it's going to take you longer, or you don't go as far but your level of being in shape shouldn't dictate whether you go or not.Ray Loewe13:57Okay, so I'm sure you met some wonderful people and you've got some great stories, so enlighten us a little bit here.George Mowrer14:06Yeah, so a good story. One of the Albuquerque's. One of the things I wanted to do in my own head was, I play guitar, and I thought wouldn't it be cool to be among strangers or whatever and play guitar sometime. And one of the people I was hiking with knew that I played guitar as well. I'm a little bit shy like I don't want to just pull out a guitar and start singing. So there were about eight or ten of us around the table. A couple Germans that spoke English but a lot of French people that did not. And we finished up dinner and one of the people next to me said there's there's a guitar in the other room. I'm gonna go get that guitar and bring it back and we're gonna sing. And I'm like, fine, okay, whatever. So she went and got the guitar, brought it back. I pulled up an app on my phone with lyrics and chords and we started to sing songs that everybody around the table knew. It would be like Cat Stevens Wild World. And we did some Beatles songs and everybody knew the songs. And here we were, we couldn't speak the same language. But yet, we were all singing together. And the coolest part of it was at the end of it, we did about five songs, I'm like, I'm gonna end on a high, I'm not going to keep this thing going all night. Then one of the French guys reaches across as if he wants to guitar and we hand him the guitar, and this guy starts playing now. He wasn't playing a chord, like ripping chords, let's sing songs. He's more of a delicate, and he's playing like Pachelbel Canon and you know, things like that.  And we're like, oh my gosh, the language of music, has brought us all together. And that the coolest thing about that is after it was over, one of my German friends came up to me and he said, George, this has been my favorite night on the Camino. And that is what it's all about, where relationships come together like that. Ray Loewe16:13All right, when you walked along here, how many people did you see that were in groups? How many were singles? Who are the kind of people? You know, one of the reasons specifically is were there single women that you met along the way that do this? And was it safe?George Mowrer16:32Well, it was certainly the question of solo hikers. I mean, many start out as solo hikers but very quickly, come together. There's a phrase on the Camino, your Camino family, where people come together and they just form relationships and as a family, or as a group, they spend time together. But at the same time, there's people that want to be by themselves the whole time, male, female, it is a very safe kind of setting or whatever. But I ended up interestingly too, which my wife doesn't love, is I ended up with four other single women that I spent a lot of my time with. And these are four amazing women, I posted some pictures on my Instagram. So, people that were interested, they could follow along and see that. And my wife, I talked to her one day, and she said, so those are your peeps. I said yep, they are, they're pretty amazing, pretty amazing people as well. And I still stay connected with them to this day, which was lovely.Ray Loewe17:34Okay. Any other stories you want to get in before we move on here?George Mowrer17:39Move on, you know, if something comes up, I'll share.Ray Loewe17:41Okay, so again, you did this. I think you told me when we were rehearsing for this a little bit, you did this because you wanted to experience the kind of life that you're telling other people in your coaching job to do. Okay. So would you like to elaborate? George Mowrer18:00Yeah, I mean, I think the most effective thing I can do as a coach is live my life exactly what I'm trying to encourage them to do. I'm recently retired from my 35 years in the insurance business, vocational career. And this is a direction that I'm moving. I'm in about three years into this retirement coaching. And people are watching me. How can I tell people to do stuff that I'm not doing myself? And, you know, the Camino is just one example. They think I'm crazy that I'm doing this. Ray Loewe18:32Yeah, I think you are a little bit too, but it's intriguing. George Mowrer18:34Yeah. I'm breaking the rules, you know, that's what it's about.Ray Loewe18:37So, would your family go along on this excursion? Would you do this again?George Mowrer 18:44Well, I mean, good question. I do plan on doing it. I mentioned earlier there's multiple caminos and from what I understand, on the Camino Portuguese, there's a particularly beautiful part of it that goes from Porto up to Santiago and is supposed to be incredible. And I would love to do that again next year. I'm not sure my wife this is her thing to do. And she's given me her blessing for me to go do it. But I will say that I talked to my son who lives in Berlin, Germany, and if he can make it work with his job and stuff, now it we it may not be next year but there may be a future year that we actually do this together. So I'd love that. But I'd love to do it again by myself. I don't really care.Ray Loewe19:29I'm getting the idea this is not something you would do with a tour group because the tour group is fixed and what you really want to do is you want to explore the new relationships and you want to meet people from other cultures and things like that. Do people just walk this? Do you see bicycles? Anybody riding by horseback?George Mowrer19:52Good question. Bicycles. There are a lot of people that do this on bike, maybe there's a little bit less. They can do it quicker. But yeah, bikes are very popular, a little bit annoying. But there are paths, bike areas around some of the mountains, and things that we go over. I saw a few horses. I actually saw a guy with a donkey. He had walked his donkey to Santiago and he was walking back. And I don't remember where he started, but it wasn't Spain and it wasn't France. He may have started as far back maybe as Italy or somewhere like that to hike in. So, only a little bit of that, almost everybody was walking though.Ray Loewe20:39Okay, so you're gonna meet new people. What about the relationship with the locals though? And stuff like that? Is this something they're for?George Mowrer20:48Yeah, I mean, the locals, not only do they love the pilgrims, which we are called, but it's become a pretty significant part of their economy. I think when I think about Northern Spain, it's wine and farming and then pilgrims. We are in the top three economic drivers for that place. And I think, pre-COVID 2019, I think there are about 350,000 pilgrims that did the Camino in one way or the other that ended up in Santiago.Ray Loewe21:20Okay, so we're near the end of our time. What do you want to tell people to do? You know, obviously, you're going to do this again, you enjoy this, you got a lot out of the experience. Any final remarks you want to make?George Mowrer21:36I mean, for me, it was the most unique thing I ever did in my life. For me, for the first time in my life, literally, I had nothing on my calendar and no responsibility to anybody. So, it gave me a glimpse of what life could be outside of my normal life, and experience something new and amazing. And, you know, obviously I'd say yeah, hike the Camino, you should do the Camino, anyone can do the Camino. Or you know, people in wheelchairs have done portions of the Camino, it is possible to do with, you know, with proper planning. But it is an incredible, unique thing. So I encourage anybody to do it if they're interested in doing it.Ray Loewe22:20I think it's a phenomenal experience. And it's one I never heard of until recently. And now all of a sudden you talk to one person about this and you find there are other people hiding in the woodwork that have done this or are wanting to do this. So you know, thank you so much for sharing your experiences, and let me think about this a little bit and maybe we'll have you back and we'll continue and go into the next Camino and see how that works out. So join us again next week. We're going to be back with our engineer Luke again and Luke why don't you sign us off.Outro  22:58Thank you for listening to Changing the Rules. Join us next week for more conversation, our special guest, and to hear more from the luckiest guy in the world.

Pilgrim Kathie Talks About Getting Ready to Walk the Camino Francés What are your fears and concerns about walking the Camino? Pilgrim Kathie from Dallas, Texas, shares her pre-walk worries and also how she addresses the concerns of her husband and kids as she heads off on her own on a six-week, 500 mile adventure in France and Spain. Kathie will be staying at Refuge Orisson her first night on the trail. The Refuge is located just under eight kilometers past Saint Jean Pied de Port, and features incredible views overlooking the Pyrenees Mountains. Advance reservations are highly recommended, and you can get yours on the Refuge Orisson website. About two hours after Kathie leaves Refuge Orisson, on her second day of walking, she will come to the first of many highlights on this journey: the statue of the Virgin Mary, set off to the side of the trail. Why is this so significant to Kathie? Find out in this episode of the “YOU on the Camino de Santiago” podcast. Related: What is the terrain like going over the Pyrenees mountains from Saint Jean Pied de Port? Find out here, in photos.   JOIN MY EMAIL LIST And get your FREE copy of Nancy's Top 10 Camino Tips (that don't usually make the top 10 lists).   #youonthecamino #caminodesantiago #firsttimepilgrim #thecaminoexperience #caminopodcast

In this episode of The Love Cast with Jamal podcast, I have a conversation with a medical doctor who is also a yogi.  Dr. Rachel Beanland, MD lives in the magical Pyrenees Mountains in southwest France near the Spanish border. Rachel is passionate about helping physicians find balance in their work and is also passionate about helping the world achieve sustainable health from the inside out.  In this epsiode Dr. Rachel Beanland talks about her personal journey from practicing traditional Western medicine to moving to the mountains of southern France to live the life of a yogi / physician.  Listen for the nuggets of gold in this conversation just for you. 

After two years, the World Cup circus returned to the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains for an exciting weekend of dry, hot, fast, and tight racing. With a brand new track on a completely different side of the mountain, gone were the steep, technical sections we are used to seeing in Andorra, and instead, the track was made up of blistering fast off-cambers and high-speed turns with no shortage of loose shale and dust. Times were tight, and the margin for error was even smaller.This week, we discuss if World Cup downhill should assign permanent race numbers, if selling more downhill bikes is the answer to the longevity of the sport, the multiple death-defying sections on this year's track, Loic Bruni's softer-than-average suspension setup, Jackson Goldstone having the fastest time of the day, plus our usual deep dive into results and overall standings. Enjoy!

This treacherous path cut through a stretch of the Pyrenees Mountains in France may have played a key part in one nation's quest for international influence and possibly helped foment a revolution.READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/chemin-de-la-mature

Cahors is the best-known appellation in Southwest France, likely because the wine of the region is based off a grape everyone knows: Malbec.  Source: https://vindecahors.fr/ Made around the town of Cahors, 160km/100 mi east of Bordeaux, this region hugs the river Lot, and stretches over slopes with such varied soil, each wine is a story of terroir in a bottle. The unique land, combined with an ideal climate, and a history of winemaking that goes back to the Romans contributes to the special combination that creates this earthy, dark fruited, herbal, and powerful red. If you haven't tried this Old World style of Malbec, after this show, you will be excited to see what you may be missing! Here are the show notes: Here Malbec is AKA -- Auxerrois, Côt (COE). It must be 70% of the blend – the balance is made up with Merlot, or less commonly Tannat. Any white or rosé made in the region is categorized IGP Côtes du Lot   The planted vineyard area is 3,323 ha/8,211 acres but it stretches across 21,700 hectares/53,622 acres over 45 communes along a section of the River Lot around the town of Cahors   Most of the winemakers here are independent, private wineries (75%) with just 25% members of the co-op, an impressive breakdown in a smaller region! 75% of the winemakers are working sustainably, with 31% converting to organic or already certified organic. The climate of Cahors represents a combination of influences, as the region is about the same distance from Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pyrenees Mountains. The summers are hot, the fall is dry, and the lack of rain means the roots dig deep to look for nutrients, giving more character to the wine. The Massif Central to the east occasionally blows cold air in the winter, which can cause deep freezes (we go into the endo and eco dormancy, very dorky!). Source: Getty Images via Canva The terroir of Cahors is, to me, the most interesting thing about the area. Most vineyards lie in terraces that are carved out by the river Lot. We discuss the two main areas – the Lot Valley alluvial terraces and the limestone plateau known as the Causses. The Lot Valley, representing 60% of the wine made, has several terraces with gravelly, sandy deposits that range in age from 20,000 years old to 1 million years old. These wines tend to be fruitier, more floral, and lighter in style.  The Causses is at elevation and represents slopes covered in clay, limestone, and marl with red, iron-rich soils in some spots. They represent ~ 40% of the vineyard and these wines are more tannic, complex, and age worthy. Styles of Cahors: Given the varied terroir, some styles are fruitier and some are earthier. Many have flavors and aromas of fruits and flowers, spice, herbs, and cedar, with underbrush and licorice. They can be dark in color and higher in alcohol. Some are quite tannic, especially those with Tannat as a component. Softer versions have a bigger component of Merlot.   We end the podcast with a comparison of Argentinean Malbec, noting that Argentina's Malbec is fruitier, more plummy with soft tannins, higher alcohol, and fine to drink on its own because of its easy to drink profile. Cahors, on the other hand is more tannic, earthier, with more acidity, and may pair better with food because the tannins are firmer, acidity higher. Source: Getty Images via Canva   If you've never tried Cahors, hopefully this will convince you to get a bottle and see what the Malbec of the Old World has to offer!   Much of the information for this podcast is from: https://vindecahors.fr/   ________________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Our new sponsor: Wine Spies! Wine Spies uncovers incredible wines at unreal prices - on Zinfandel, Barolo, Champagne...you name it - up to 75% off! It's not a club and there's no obligation to buy. They have a build-a-case option, so you can mix and match wines while enjoying free shipping on every purchase. Visit www.winespies.com/normal you'll get $10 credit to use on your first order! Check them out today!   If you think our podcast is worth the price of a bottle or two of wine a year, please become a member of Patreon... you'll get even more great content, live interactions and classes!  www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople   To register for an AWESOME, LIVE WFNP class with Elizabeth go to: www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes

Part 2 of I'LL PUSH YOU, featuring special guest Justin Skeesuck.  Join us as we take an in-depth look into Justin and his best friend Patrick's 500 mile walk through the Pyrenees Mountains.  These mountains straddle the border of France and Spain. Can you fathom how difficult this was in a wheelchair? Maybe that is why it has never been done before.   Check them out at illpushyou.com.

Esther Dingley went missing in November 2020 after going on a solo trek in the Pyrenees mountains. She had been living the "van life" for six years at the time of her disappearance 

The Basque Country in northeastern Spain lies on the Bay of Biscay and abuts the Pyrenees Mountains, a mere 18 mi/30 km from the French border. Until about a decade ago, this area was relatively unknown as a wine region. But with the rise of Basque cuisine, an increased interest from wine buyers in native varietals, and a desire for lower alcohol, thirst-quenching wines, Txakolina (chock-o-LEEN-ah), a white, high acid, spritzy wine started to get attention. The phenom started in places all over the United States (which boasts a Basque population of more than 50,000 people), then the UK and Japan, now small quantities of wine find their way to  many other countries around the world. Map of Basque Country: Vineyards.com In this show, we discuss this historic region, with its own language, culture, and wine traditions. We talk about how the modern wine industry was renewed, and what you can expect from these delicious, refreshing (mainly white) wines. If you haven't had these wines or heard of them, this should will give you a good foundation to learn about them and appreciate all that it took for them to make it to your table!   Here the show notes: We give an overview of the Basque region (Euskadi), and the language of Euskera, one of the oldest spoken languages with no link to any other known language We discuss the quirky naming convention of the wine of this area, the original name of called txakolin and the meaning of txakolina  "the txakolin" – a term was used from middle of the 18th century onwards and how Txakoli was a misspelling used after 1985. (Source: Wikipedia, originally from the Academy of Basque Language) The wine is called chacolí in Spanish We spend time on the history of Basque country, with a focus on the independent spirit of the Basque people. We discuss the political discord in the region, especially the difficulties with the Basque Separatist Movement. We tie in wine—discussing the importance of the rise of Michelin-starred chefs in the Basque region, the interest of importers like Jorge Ordoñez who imported cases of Txomin Etxaniz to the US in the early 1990s, and how sommeliers and others had growing interest in native grapes Photo: Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao in Basque Country Location: We review where Basque Country is… Northern Basque Country: The French part in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of France Southern Basque Country/El País Vasco of Spain, Basque Autonomous Community: including Álava, Biscay, and Gipuzkoa Other areas that make Chacolí (I'm spelling it this way because they are Spanish areas) are Cantabria and Burgos   Land and climate: We mention features like the Cantabrian Mountains, vineyards near the coast surrounding Bilbao, and vineyards toward the Ebro Valley and Rioja. Vineyards are terraced and on hillsides, some quite steep. We talk about the wet Atlantic climate of the reigon and its effect on the grapes. Photo: Bodega Doniene Gorrondona Grapes: The main grapes are Hondarrabi Zuri (Courbu blanc and here is the link to the blog we mention), Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratia, Hondarrabi Beltza (a red grape for reds and rosés), Also allowed: Bordeleza Zuria/ Mune Mahatsa (Folle Blanche), Izkiriota Ttipia (Petit Manseng), Izkiriota (Gros Manseng), Petit Corbu, Txori mahatsa (Sauvignon Blanc), Chardonnay, Riesling Here's the article I mention in the show about rosé being a creation for the American market…    Vineyard and winemaking. We discuss the parras – the high pergolas that help keep the airflow through the canopy. We talk about the mainly modern winemaking facilities and methods, but how some of the producers are working with longer lees aging, aging in wood and concrete, and blending. We explore the technique of making the wine under a blanket of nitrogen to ensure spritz in your glass and how it is pour from shoulder height to enhance the fizz in the glass.   Txakolina Vineyard Photo: Josu Goñi Etxabe, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Finally, we discuss the Denominaciones de Origen: Getariako Txakolina or Txakoli de Getaria, (Chacolí de Guetaria -Spanish), is the most important, oldest, and most prolific DO, yet the smallest geographically. The wines are softer and riper, with less bitterness and great acidity. They nearly always have spritz.   Bizkaiko Txakolina or Txakoli de Bizkaia  - (Spanish is Chacolí de Vizcaya), got its DO in 1994. It is mostly small tracts of land around Bilbao, overlooking the Bay of Biscay. These wines are more herbaceous than other regions and can be less fizzy, fuller, rounder and more textured.   Arabako Txakolina or Txakoli de Álava, achieved DO status in 2001, making it the youngest DO. This area is inland, south of Bilbao. In the south of this province, you'll find Rioja Alavesa. The north makes acidic, dry, fruity, low alcohol wines. These wines are often blended -- Hondarrabi Zuri, Gross Manseng, Petit Manseng and Petit Corbu are commonly mixed together.   Producers we mention: Getariako: Txomin Etxaniz: Largest winery in the Getaria region, makes 18% of the region's output Ameztoi Gaintza   Bizkaiko Doniene Gorrondona Bodegas Itsasmendi Photo: Bodegas Itsasmendi Arabako Bat Gara _____________________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!  Get your copy Wine For Normal People Book today!    Wine Access  Visit: www.wineaccess.com/normal for a special deal on your order! 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Hear about travel to the Pyrenees Mountains in France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Penny Walker from conciergepyrenees.com about the area she now calls home.

Hear about travel to the Pyrenees Mountains in France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Penny Walker from conciergepyrenees.com about the area she now calls home.

Hear about travel to the Pyrenees Mountains in France as the Amateur Traveler talks to Penny Walker from conciergepyrenees.com about the area she now calls home.

Andorra is a landlocked micro state in Southwestern Europe along the Pyrenees Mountains, neighbored by France and Spain. It's the 6th smallest country in Europe and has a population of about 85,000. Andorra is the world's only co-principality. One prince is the President of France and the other is the Bishop of Urgell in Catalonia, Spain. See how this country was almost convinced to turn its government over to Boris Skossyreff, a Russian adventurer and international swindler, who attempted to proclaim himself as Boris I of Andorra. ·      00:00 – Intro  ·      00:28 – Bare Bones ·      02:32 – Heart of the Nation ·      51:50 – Who Is? ·      55:58 – Who Would've Thought? Find Nations of the World Podcast: Email now-podcast@heartsgroup.org Website https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm/ (https://nations-of-the-world.captivate.fm) Patreon https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld (https://www.patreon.com/nationsoftheworld) Where is this information coming from? US Department of State https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2003/24339.htm (https://2009-2017.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2003/24339.htm) Visit Andorra https://visitandorra.com/en/culture/canolich-sanctuary/ (https://visitandorra.com/en/culture/canolich-sanctuary/) Turisme Andorra la Vella https://www.turismeandorralavella.com/en/andorra-la-vella-fair/ (https://www.turismeandorralavella.com/en/andorra-la-vella-fair/) The Culture Trip: The Ten Most Traditional Dishes From Andorra https://theculturetrip.com/europe/andorra/articles/the-10-most-traditional-dishes-from-andorra/ (https://theculturetrip.com/europe/andorra/articles/the-10-most-traditional-dishes-from-andorra/) UNESCO Intangible Heritage Lists https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/summer-solstice-fire-festivals-in-the-pyrenees-01073 (https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/summer-solstice-fire-festivals-in-the-pyrenees-01073) Wikipedia: Andorra https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/) NationMaster: Country - Andorra https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/ (https://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/) Everything Everywhere https://everything-everywhere.com/8-facts-about-andorra/ (https://everything-everywhere.com/8-facts-about-andorra/) Public Holidays Global https://publicholidays.eu/andorra/constitution-day/ (https://publicholidays.eu/andorra/constitution-day/) Nations Online: Andorra https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/andorra.htm (https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/andorra.htm) Every Culture: Andorra https://www.everyculture.com/A-Bo/Andorra.html#ixzz6vR0SjOvh (https://www.everyculture.com/A-Bo/Andorra.html#ixzz6vR0SjOvh) World Bank https://donnees.banquemondiale.org/pays/andorra (https://donnees.banquemondiale.org/pays/andorra) World Atlas https://www.worldatlas.com/flags/andorra (https://www.worldatlas.com/flags/andorra) The FACT file https://thefactfile.org/andorra-facts/ (https://thefactfile.org/andorra-facts/) Countries of the World https://theodora.com/wfbcurrent/andorra/ (https://theodora.com/wfbcurrent/andorra/) The Crazy Tourist  https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-andorra/ (https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-places-visit-andorra/) Cool Kid Facts https://www.coolkidfacts.com/andorra/#more-6214 (https://www.coolkidfacts.com/andorra/#more-6214) The World Fact Book https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/andorra/ (https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/andorra/) The Culture Trip https://theculturetrip.com/europe/andorra/articles/10-reasons-why-you-should-visit-andorra-at-least-once-in-your-lifetime/ (https://theculturetrip.com/europe/andorra/articles/10-reasons-why-you-should-visit-andorra-at-least-once-in-your-lifetime/) OEC https://oec.world/en/profile/country/and...

Jessie’s lifelong outdoor odyssey began with Duke of Edinburgh walks in the Peak District.    This segued into long hill hikes in the Yorkshire Dales, multi-day treks in the Lake District, scrambles in North Wales and adventures scaling alpine pinnacles.    When not walking, she can be found rock climbing, wild swimming, cycling, photographing, filmmaking, writing and modelling.    Jessie in her own words:   “It’s so so important to be championing a greater diversity of voices and lenses that show a different narrative on the world.”   “For me, trad climbing helps me slow everything down. When I have deadlines on, worrying about where my next job comes through or trying to give my head a bit of space, I find nothing helps concentrate me more than heading to my local crag and putting all the mind chatter in a box. Being on the sharp end and taking a deep breath, committing to the move above my gear - that is what gives me energy”     New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast go live every Tuesday and Thursday at 7am UK time - Make sure you hit the subscribe button so you don’t miss out.    The Tough Girl Podcast is sponsorship and ad free thanks to the monthly financial support of patrons. To find out more about supporting your favourite podcast and becoming a patron please check out www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.     Show notes Who is Jessie Juggling a lot of things as a freelancer Being British-born Chinese  Her family and growing up in Essex Being encouraged by her parents to get into a good university Doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award through Air Cadets Getting mini expeditions under her belt in the local area Heading out to the Peak District for the DoE Silver Award Going on to do the Gold Award and doing the expedition to the Pyrenees Mountains! The spark for hiking, trekking and exploration  Her future plans and dreams Being the oldest in her family and being a rebel Having a desire to spend time outdoors Where her drive and ambition comes from Her passion for photography  Being inspired by amazing and supportive teachers The realities of being a professional photographer in the outdoors Heading up North to Leeds to get a degree Working in a commercial studio  Getting involved in a hiking club  Starting as a social hiker and how it evolved into climbing The loss of a climber from the hiking club and its impact Finding solace in the mountains Gaining Alpine Skills Getting Trad Climbing experience in 2015 Having good friends Heading to the Alps for her first Alpine Adventure 2016 Being an OS #GetOutside Champion  Dealing with the Beast from the East in the UK while climbing Encouraging people to see what adventures are available on their doorstep Advice for other women to achieve their goals 2020 goals Taking her ML assessment and her challenging experience  Advice for those who want to take their ML  New film….with the Pinnacle Club      Social Media   Website jessieleong.co.uk    Instagram @jessielphoto    Facebook @jessieleongphotographyuk    Twitter @JessieLPhoto    Youtube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JgkubKdHJmdNhciVbfc2Q   

Jean-Philippe Soulé has led a marvelously colorful life. In this episode, we hear from Jean-Phi from the perspective of award-winning author, travel-adventurer, athlete, humanitarian, photographer, and motivational speaker. Jean-Philippe ran ultra-marathons as a teenager, served in the elite Mountain Commando Special Forces of the French Army, worked as a mountain guide in rescue operations, taught ice-diving as a Master-Scuba-Diver-Trainer in the USA, raced cross-country ski marathons in Japan, became Japan cycling prologue national champion at a UCI Asia tour race, and sea-kayaked 3,000 miles while free-diving to spear his daily food. He is also a national USA cycling coach and licensed French guide organizing bicycle tours in the most spectacular mountains of Europe. Most recently, he has organized the annual Ultra Bike Pursuit event through the Pyrenees Mountains (check out Ep 28 with Pierre Charles). Don't miss this storybook episode! Let's roll! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ultracyclingshow/support

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.Several years ago today I arrived in Viana on the Camino after setting out 8 days before from St. Jean Pied de Port, France, over the Pyrenees Mountains into Spain. How far have I walked? On average 12 miles a day. It’s not so much the distance I’ve covered on foot; it’s more the walk of my life. Amidst all my complaining about how everything hurts, the weight of my pack, whether I make a good pilgrim or not, the uncertainty of the weeks ahead, I’ve been given the Gift of Years - the long game view.Nothing prepares you for the Camino; you set out and there you are facing yourself, your Bad Mind Radio, quiet, church bells, sheep, farmers, villages, pilgrims, crowded dorm rooms, snoring, wet clothes, fatigue, humility, laughter, vino tinto, achievement, support, nature, emotions, and deep rest. And then? And then, I set out to do it all over again making the path by walking, the path that will never be trod again. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic.  Speaking of magic, would you share a nice rating/review on Apple Podcasts and when you come back bring your friends and rellies. You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsProduction Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present Quarter Moon Story Arts 

Founder of the House of Preeminence, Jenni Parker Brown is a visionary multi-potentialite. Her eclectic careers range from fashion retailing, the performing arts, fitness instructor, equestrian cabaret artist, award-winning gastronomy chef, published author, style and image consultant, magazine editor and Genius Consultant.In 2017 she was chosen by the award-winning TV Reality Show, ‘Fix My Brand With Ali Craig’ as candidate and subsequently was invited onto the program as Mindset Expert and Assistant Image Stylist for seasons 2 and 3.Jenni is a renowned Thought Leader who has developed world class tools and experiences for women with dreams as big as their hearts. Her quantum success business model is transforming the lives of many women.Following your heart is Jenni’s principal inspiration. Her work is backed up by solid neuroscience, quantum physics, a passion for well-being and fulfilment, with a whole lot of creative muse and a mission to reveal to as many people as she can reach, the magic of basing their life on their genius and super-powers.Jenni’s mission is to raise the bar on Personal Transformation through sharing the incredible and proven power of The Trinity Code™, a ground-breaking, quantum success model for the 21st century. Her proudest achievements include becoming a professional dancer at the age of 41 (after birthing two daughters born 18 years apart!), creating her own equestrian cabaret (yes horses!) under a circus big top, and within two years, turning a bankrupt, down-trodden hiking hostel into a 6 figure, fine-dining tourist attraction in the Pyrenees Mountains, France, where she lives.For more informationWebsite https://jenni-p/magazineEmail address jenni@jenni-p.comFacebook pro pagehttps://www.facebook.com/jenniparkerbrownFacebook Mag pagehttps://www.facebook.com/House-of-Preeminence-Magazine-102230541387367Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/jenni-parker-brown-founder-house-of-preeminence-brilliance-business

Founder of the House of Preeminence, Jenni Parker Brown is a visionary multi-potentialite. Her eclectic careers range from fashion retailing, the performing arts, fitness instructor, equestrian cabaret artist, award-winning gastronomy chef, published author, style and image consultant, magazine editor and Genius Consultant.In 2017 she was chosen by the award-winning TV Reality Show, ‘Fix My Brand With Ali Craig’ as candidate and subsequently was invited onto the program as Mindset Expert and Assistant Image Stylist for seasons 2 and 3.Jenni is a renowned Thought Leader who has developed world class tools and experiences for women with dreams as big as their hearts. Her quantum success business model is transforming the lives of many women.Following your heart is Jenni’s principal inspiration. Her work is backed up by solid neuroscience, quantum physics, a passion for well-being and fulfilment, with a whole lot of creative muse and a mission to reveal to as many people as she can reach, the magic of basing their life on their genius and super-powers.Jenni’s mission is to raise the bar on Personal Transformation through sharing the incredible and proven power of The Trinity Code™, a ground-breaking, quantum success model for the 21st century. Her proudest achievements include becoming a professional dancer at the age of 41 (after birthing two daughters born 18 years apart!), creating her own equestrian cabaret (yes horses!) under a circus big top, and within two years, turning a bankrupt, down-trodden hiking hostel into a 6 figure, fine-dining tourist attraction in the Pyrenees Mountains, France, where she lives.For more informationWebsite https://jenni-p/magazineEmail address jenni@jenni-p.comFacebook pro pagehttps://www.facebook.com/jenniparkerbrownFacebook Mag pagehttps://www.facebook.com/House-of-Preeminence-Magazine-102230541387367Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/jenni-parker-brown-founder-house-of-preeminence-brilliance-business

Jenni P helps ambitious, mission-driven women to step into their potentialFounder of the House of Preeminence, Jenni Parker Brown is a visionary multi-potentialities. Her eclectic careers range from fashion retailing, the performing arts, fitness instructor, equestrian cabaret artist, award-winning gastronomy chef, published author, style and image consultant, magazine editor and Genius Consultant.In 2017 she was chosen by the award-winning TV Reality Show, ‘Fix My Brand With Ali Craig' as a candidate and subsequently was invited onto the program as Mindset Expert and Assistant Image Stylist for seasons 2 and 3.Jenni is a renowned Thought Leader who has developed world-class tools and experiences for women with dreams as big as their hearts. Her quantum success business model is transforming the lives of many women.Following your heart is Jenni's principal inspiration,. Her work is backed up by solid neuroscience, quantum physics, a passion for well-being and fulfilment, with a whole lot of creative muse and a mission to reveal to as many people as she can reach, the magic of basing their life on their genius and super-powers.Jenni's mission is to raise the bar on Personal Transformation through sharing the incredible and proven power of The Trinity Code™, a ground-breaking, quantum success model for the 21st century.Her proudest achievements include becoming a professional dancer at the age of 41 (after birthing two daughters born 18 years apart!), creating her own equestrian cabaret (yes horses!) under a circus big top, and within two years, turning a bankrupt, down-trodden hiking hostel into a 6 figure, fine-dining tourist attraction in the Pyrenees Mountains, France, where she lives. Some great takeaways from Jenni:Life will always answer you, but are you listening? What's with number 3 in your life? Never let go of your dream - life will eventually take you there - trust the process.We can master our life, one step at the time. Creating The Future From Now? Join Rúna & Nick Haines the co-creators for the #NoMoreBoxes Movement on their weekly Friday Calls with people worldwide who want to bring in more awareness and consciousness to the world. Click the button below to save your seat in their next out-of-the-box LIVE call. Create The Future From Now ______________________________________The Change Makers are doing a fundraiser for their #NoMoreBoxes Online Training and Collaboratory Center. A platform designed to teach you how to create safe space for deep-dive conversations that open up for the conscious and unconscious bias behaviours, placing ourselves and others into boxes, that places our focus on what separates us as human beings, not what unites us. Your help is highly appreciated.Just go to www.Patreon.com/NoMoreBoxes today! Or grab a copy of their book; The Story of Boxes, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. I want to connect with Runa MAKE SURE YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE OF THE CHANGE MAKERS PODCASTSUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL ON APPLE PODCAST, STITCHER or SPOTIFY The Change Makers Podcast RSS Subscribe to The Change Makers Podcast Get the latest transformational out-of-the-box Leadership and Communications Tips, Insights, Tools & Stories from other change makers delivered directly to your inbox. First Name Last Name Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy. Thank you!Please check your inbox for an email from me, Rúna Magnúsdóttir. Inside that email is a link to verify your subscription.Looking forward to having you onboard.My bestRuna

The StoryThe Revelation Pinot Noir 2018 is a Trader Joe's $7.99 American exclusive sourced from vineyards in the Languedoc region of southeastern France. The Languedoc growing area borders the Mediterranean on the east, the Pyrenees Mountains to the west and Spain to the south. This is a Pays d'Oc (IGP) designated wine which is rated a step below AOC wines. Pays d'Oc is wines that are representative of the region but don't follow the AOC wine rules and regulations or are grown in vineyards outside the AOC boundaries.This Pinot Noir is produced by Badet Clément which is a winery founded in the 1990s by two winemakers from the Burgundy region. They produce Estate wines and Brand wines and create 15,000,000 bottles a year. The Révélation does not seem to be a Brand made exclusively for Trader Joe's since the full line of Révélation wines are available in Great Britan and possibly elsewhere. The Languedoc region is the largest growing region in France producing about a third of all French wine. This is the region were everyday French wine is produced. There are several winemaking regions in France with more acclaim, but this is where the affordable wines are produced.Pinot Noir isn't the first wine you think of when you consider Languedoc wines. They grow a wide variety of grapes in the region and most are grapes associated with slightly warmer growing conditions, but the Mediterranean Ocean does offer cooler coastal growing areas. This brand has been in Trader Joe's for several years, we reviewed the 2010 vintage of the Révélation Cabernet-Merlot blend and thought it was a solid bang for the buck wine, in those days the wine sold for $4.99.There aren't any technical notes for the Révélation Pinot Noir 2018, so I don't have any winemaking details. But I will be interested in how this differs from inexpensive California Pinot Noir, which has undergone a large improvement in quality in the last several years. There was a time when value-priced French Pinot Noir would have outdistanced the California value wine, but at this point, I am not so sure. So the tasting will tell. The alcohol content is 13%.The Revelation Pinot Noir Tasting NotesThe color is garnet red. The nose is black cherry, herbs, black pepper, spice, and a little mushroom. This is a balanced Pinot Noir, with a silky side and a little bit rougher edge. It starts with tart cherry and slightly sharp spice, followed by plum and herbs. The mid-palate adds ripe black cherry and orange zest, and a surprise salty sensation, and a slightly rough brush of the tannins. This is not the most complicated Pinot Noir, but it is interesting, the balance of fruit and structure is attractive. The finish is lively and while it does fade it lingers for some time.The Summary* I liked the Revelation Pinot Noir 2018, while California cheap Pinot Noir has made great strides it was fun to match those up to the cheap French stuff.* This is a tasty wine, good fruit, good structure.* The price has increased by three dollars since we first reviewed the 2010 Révélation wine and even with the upcharge it is still a bargain. Check Out The Companion Podcast Below !!!!!!

The Pyrenees Mountains are tantalising close but also so agonisingly far away. Nancy's quest for freedom faces a seemingly endless string of setbacks. Meanwhile we continue to be recklessly ramshackle in 2020

Day 261 of 365 Snippets of Encouragement - A One Year Project conceived by Angela Barnard. On the 5th anniversary of setting off to walk the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage across Spain, I reflect on that first obstacle that I had to face – The Pyrenees Mountains. In life, we have mountains we climb and often feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the struggle. However, we have to keep on going and not only be prepared to reach the summit but also come down the other side. The way you descend is different from how you ascend, plan for both. READ THE BOOK – Letters from The Way LISTEN & ENJOY! If you've enjoyed this episode, remember to COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE Follow Angela Barnard: Website - www.inspireforlifecoaching.com/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/inspireforlifecoaching/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/inspireforlifecoaching/ Twitter - @angiembarnard READ THE BOOK – Letters from The Way Sign Up for Snippets Podcast to Your Inbox!

Listen to this episode and explore: 4.48 Life updates 9.39 Our walk on the Camino 24.42 Plan your trip well 30.33 Let someone know where you’re going 30.49 Bring a map and a compass (and know how to use them) 33.10 Pay attention to the sun 38.00 Know your water sources 38.32 Do not wear new shoes 45.53 Don’t pack too much 48.10 Bringing a lemon squeezer to Everest 53.18 Ease into it 54.40 Eat regularly and listen to your body 59.20 Live like the locals do 1.03.10 Talk to people 1.08.15 Give yourself time Mentioned in this episode: RippleOut Retreats Darn Tough socks Connect with us: Email us at host@thefaroutpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: @alasdair_jr Support this podcast: Leave a review on itunes Donate to the FAR OUT podcast Subscribe to FAR OUT and share this episode with friends! :D Credits: Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonald Outro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

Your Impossible Goal simply isn’t. Maybe the basics are the real means to become successful. Ben Light is an accomplished Ultra Marathon runner, because he masters the basics of running. Step by step, process driven, hard work, goal oriented is the testament to achieving the Impossible Goal. Mindset is part of the step by step process. Having committed partners, as Ben mentions is literally the glue that binds each piece together. Listen as Ben shares the critical point of success being “having a great partner”.  Learn the 13 Unbreakable Lessons Follow Ben on Facebook at Ben Light or Ultralight007 and in Instagram.   Support Ben on his next Impossible Goal of Fastest Known Time through the Pyrenees Mountains next fall.

This Holiday Special is an expansion on the other Roland episodes. We revisit the old epic poem and look at the last deeds of the brave knight Roland and his best friend Oliver when caught on the wrong side of the Roncevaux Pass of the Pyrenees Mountains.Featured Books: The Stories of Roland – H.E. MarshallBecome a Patreon! www.patreon.com/abracast Donate! paypal.me/stigmatastudios Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive content! http://eepurl.com/YIbLfTheme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tStigmata Studios Comic Books and Graphic Novels: www.stigmatastudios.comAdditional Production by Daniel Foytik and Nelson Pyles· Incidental Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/· Incidental Music (royalty free) by Ross BugdenEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Visit: www.stigmatastudios.comFind Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/stigmatastudiosFind Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios

Donald Lee Sheppard is a highly sought-after speaker and the author of THE DIVIDENDS OF DECENCY: How Values-Based Leadership Will Help Business Flourish in Trump’s America.Rising from modest beginnings in a Northern Ontario mining town, Don’s business career carried him to California where he rapidly rose to senior executive ranks in giant corporations including Manulife, William M. Mercer, and Johnson & Higgins. Succumbing to entrepreneurial ambitions and his love for America, he became a U.S. citizen before launching his own employee communications consulting firm. Sheppard Associates quickly achieved national prominence and helped shape internal communication strategies throughout the insurance and benefits industry.Upon selling his firm in 2010, Don turned his attention to philanthropy and community service. He founded the LAFC Foundation as a means of providing soccer field facilities, uniforms, equipment and coaching for underserved children and teens in the Los Angeles area. Convinced that sport can make a positive difference in our oft-troubled world, he developed a model program to establish soccer as an international force for good, earning several awards for outstanding community service.Donald Sheppard’s belief in the power of ethics and philanthropy continues to grow. In speeches to university students and corporate leaders, he emphasizes the importance of values-based leadership; explains the rewards of employing Win-Win models in business dealings; demonstrates the benefits of fostering widespread community involvement; and underscores the need to avoid any hint of impropriety in all business and personal transactions.With a lust for life and a constant pursuit of ever more demanding achievements, Don has completed three Ironman competitions; rode his bicycle over the Pyrenees Mountains from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean; and pedaled coast-to-coast in America to raise funds for charity.When not engaged in physical endeavors or on a speaking circuit, Don enjoys time with his family at their home in Le Canada, California.Learn More: http://www.donsheppard.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

Donald Lee Sheppard is a highly sought-after speaker and the author of THE DIVIDENDS OF DECENCY: How Values-Based Leadership Will Help Business Flourish in Trump’s America.Rising from modest beginnings in a Northern Ontario mining town, Don’s business career carried him to California where he rapidly rose to senior executive ranks in giant corporations including Manulife, William M. Mercer, and Johnson & Higgins. Succumbing to entrepreneurial ambitions and his love for America, he became a U.S. citizen before launching his own employee communications consulting firm. Sheppard Associates quickly achieved national prominence and helped shape internal communication strategies throughout the insurance and benefits industry.Upon selling his firm in 2010, Don turned his attention to philanthropy and community service. He founded the LAFC Foundation as a means of providing soccer field facilities, uniforms, equipment and coaching for underserved children and teens in the Los Angeles area. Convinced that sport can make a positive difference in our oft-troubled world, he developed a model program to establish soccer as an international force for good, earning several awards for outstanding community service.Donald Sheppard’s belief in the power of ethics and philanthropy continues to grow. In speeches to university students and corporate leaders, he emphasizes the importance of values-based leadership; explains the rewards of employing Win-Win models in business dealings; demonstrates the benefits of fostering widespread community involvement; and underscores the need to avoid any hint of impropriety in all business and personal transactions.With a lust for life and a constant pursuit of ever more demanding achievements, Don has completed three Ironman competitions; rode his bicycle over the Pyrenees Mountains from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean; and pedaled coast-to-coast in America to raise funds for charity.When not engaged in physical endeavors or on a speaking circuit, Don enjoys time with his family at their home in Le Canada, California.Learn More: http://www.donsheppard.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/

This is episode #008 and today I’m joined for another episode by Dialexa’s Head of Design Research, Sarah Reid, and Design Architect, James Utley. At Dialexa we have the opportunity to work with a range of clients from funded startups to enterprise organizations - and a lot of these companies are looking to bring a new product to market. Whether that is a consumer-facing product, or a product to improve business operations, there is always the need to get buy-in from across your organization and from potential users for a product that doesn’t yet exist in any form. And that is why this week we are talking about how effective storytelling can unify a product vision, build empathy, validate ideas, and communicate your product value to key stakeholders and users. Let me go back a bit in time a bit, say back to sometime between 15,000 and 13,000 B.C., to the Lascaux Caves in the Pyrenees Mountains in southern France where the earliest form of storytelling has been recorded. On the cave walls, someone drew a variety of animals and one image of a human being. When closely examined, this mural of sorts actually follows a very simplistic series of events. It tells of rituals performed and hunting practices. It tells a story. Effective storytelling has been key to helping listeners image and feel what the speaker was describing, and it is as valuable today as it was back in that cave in southern France. In a previous episode I spoke with Dialexa’s Chief Creative Officer, Steven Ray, on the value of design in product development - and how if a picture paints a thousand words, then a product sketch is more powerful than a feature list. Well if you are even earlier in the product development process where you are trying to get alignment on your product vision, gain budget and resources to start developing, and communicating with early potential users - then you need to be effective in how you are telling the story about this new product. During this episode we are exploring what are the steps to successful storytelling, what techniques can you use to structure your story - for example using the hero’s journey framework or the 5 e’s framework (Entice, Enter, Engage, Exit, and Extend), and how to really leverage personas during your product’s design and development phases. And throughout this episode, Sarah and James share a number great resources which I’ll be sure to include in the show notes for this episode on Dialexa.com. I hope you are enjoying the show and are getting a lot from our episodes each week. If you are, can you hit subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and everywhere else you listen to Custom Made, it helps other listeners find us and I’d love to hear what you think. You can also tweet me (https://twitter.com/dougplatts) and let me know what you think of the show. Follow Dialexa on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dialexa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dialexa/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dialexa Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/custom-made-dialexa iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/custom-made/id1332213517?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dialexa Medium: https://medium.com/back-to-the-napkin Podcast: https://by.dialexa.com/topic/custom-made YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Dialexa Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for our latest content and top weekly reads here: https://by.dialexa.com/newsletter-signup

Too many travelers are entirely unaware of Andorra, a tiny, independent principality tucked into the folds of the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain.

Navarra is in northern Spain and although a prolific, historic region, it's not well-known. Traditionally it's been associated with making fruit-driven rosé, but its reds are starting to come on strong and it's emerging as an excellent, high quality, high value region. Fast facts on Navarra: Capital: Pamplona, home of the running of the bulls (Fiesta de San Fermin)! DO is south of the city Vineyards are around the foothills of the Pyrenees to the Ebro River in Northern Spain Navarra is part of the historic Basque country – but the Ebro River has the most impact on winemaking here (river valleys are essential to vine growing) We review the storied history of Navarra: From Romans to Moors to Catholics, we discuss the winemaking legacy We talk about the importance of El Camino a Santiago de Compostela -- a 400 mile walk to visit the remains of St. James (Santiago) in Galicia on the western coast 12th c – wine recommended in a guide book to pilgrims Reputation for wine formed through El Camino We discuss the French influence from the 14th century through the 19th c – (1892) when Navarra wines were in high demand post-phylloxera We talk about the modern efforts of the DO, and EVENA, the Estación de Viticulture y Enología de Navarra (Navarra Viticulture and Oenological Research Station), in the Ribera Alta sub-region and how that added legitimacy AND created some issues for Navarra.    We talk geography and terroir: Navarra is large and the climate includes areas with Atlantic-influenced, continental, and Mediterranean climates In the south-east is the Bardenas Reales National Park The Pyrenees mountains in the northeast w/other mtns in north, just below France Atlantic is an hour northwest, Ebro Valley in Southern Part Near Bay of Biscayne in Northwest/Atlantic Ocean   We discuss grapes and wines: Navarra was known only for Garnacha-based rosados EVENA allowed and encouraged French varieties in the 1980s to compete with Rioja (add diversity and it's own identity) — Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon 90% red varieties, 10% white grape varieties 70% of the grapes are native varietals Tempranillo – 33% Garnacha – 24% Graciano – 1.5% Mazuelo/Cariñena .5% (WHITE) Viura – 2.25% 30% of vineyards are planted to international varieties Cabernet Sauvignon – 15% Merlot – 14% Chardonnay – 5.4%   The Sub regions  Tierra Estella: Northwest, borders Basque Country and La Rioja. Highest average altitude and notable Atlantic influence. Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay. Valdizarbe:  Northern area with continental and Atlantic climate. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Cabernet and Merlot all occupy similar surface areas, with Chardonnay and Malvasía. Baja Montaña: In the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. Continental climate. Garnacha, Tempranillo, with little else grown. Known for rosados. Ribera Alta: Continental climate transitioning from Atlantic to Mediterranean climate.Cereal plantings here (fertile soils!). Tempranillo, Graciano, Chardonnay, Moscatel de Grano Menudo   Ribera Baja: Mediterranean climate. Tempranillo, Garnacha, Viura, Moscatel.    Finally we hit on identity issues: Too much diversity We decide that Garnacha expresses place and should be the horse they bet on in Navarra! We mention the DO de Pago producers: Señorio de Arínzano and Prado Irache in Tierra Estella and Bodegas Otazu in Valdizarbe.   Go get some Navarra! It rocks!!         

Carthage was founded in 814 B.C. For most of its history, Carthage was on hostile terms with the Greeks in Sicily and especially with the Roman Republic. These hostilities would culminate in the Greek-Punic Wars (Carthage and Greece) lasting the span of about 375 years, and the Punic Wars (Carthage and Rome) lasting about 115 years. Carthage is known as present day Tunisia at the northern-most tip of the continent of Africa. Hannibal’s father was Hamilcar Barca, who was the leading Carthaginian commander during the First Punic War. In 221 BC, Hannibal was proclaimed commander-in-chief by the army and was confirmed by the government. Hannibal left the city of New Carthage, on the tip of Spain late in 218 BC. But of course this was no easy task; he took a detach of 20,000 troops and fought his way through France to the Pyrenees Mountains before reaching the Alps. The Alps stretch about 750 miles, covering eight present day countries. By the time Hannibal reached the foot of the Alps, he arrived with approximately 38,000 infantrymen, 8,000 cavalry and 38 elephants. The impact of Hannibal’s cross-Alps trip shook the entire Mediterranean region, and has rippling repercussions that would last for more than 2 decades to follow. Hannibal was unable to maintain his stronghold, his Italian allies didn’t support him properly, and he was essentially stranded and abandoned by his own government, and therefore wasn’t able to match the resources of Rome. In 203 BC, after nearly fifteen (15) years of fighting in Italy, and with the military strength of Carthage failing, Hannibal was recalled to Carthage to command the forces defending the homeland against a Roman invasion led by Scipio Africanus. As with most, the oligarchy of Carthage was ever corrupt, and this gave Hannibal an opportunity to rise in the political ranks, and he was elected chief magistrate. Under Hannibal, just as when he led the military, the economic situation of Carthage reached renewed heights. The economic prosperity of Carthage terrified Rome, and it led them to demand Hannibal surrender. Hannibal went into a voluntary exile. His first stop was Tyre, a port city in Lebanon; then to Ephesus, just southwest of present-day Turkey, and finally to an honorable reception in Syria, where Antiochus III was himself planning an offensive against Rome. The year of his death is reported to have been anywhere between 183 BC and 181 BC. Hannibal’s military legend left a great deal to history, and his reign of terror on the Romans was unmatched, even to the point of their Senators having a popular saying to express fear or anxiety, “Hannibal ante portas” meaning “Hannibal is at the gates.”

Why are the millions of Muslim refugees from Syria, Libya, and Yemen trying to get to Europe? * A significant portion of refugees are young males – the high testosterone age, imbued with a spirit for making Europe into the world of Islam. * The Muslims were stopped twice in their advancement on Europe. They got to Vienna twice (last time 1683) and they were stopped in Spain at the Pyrenees Mountains. Now the Muslims are taking the airplane around Vienna and they’re skipping Spain. It is the resumption of the Islamic attempt to Islamify Europe.

Last Spring I had a chance to take a workshop with David Garrigues at his institute in Philadelphia.   I was impressed by the impetus of his enthusiastic movements, the passion in his way of teaching, and the softness (I cried like a baby) of the chanting part.   David touches a nerve with the devotional side of yoga because when you sit through a chanting session and he is playing the harmonium and singing mantras you "feel things".      It would be very hard not to.  In my case I cry like a sissy...   It's really embarrassing for me.  We talk about it in the podcast, but I still wish I could hide when my emotions go raw like that.       He is easy to approach even if dead-serious about the practice, because he has a great sense of humor, which is necessary, wouldn't you say?   The ONE THING I really got from David was to use support for the shoulder stand.     I don't buy into the no-props anymore. Not after his workshop, because I can see, and feel the difference when I do it with two blankets underneath me.     The "gesture" or the full expression of the pose can be accessed much better when there is support because the body gets help in getting straight and there is a lot less strain in the neck.   Another thing that David had me see differently is that a pose, an asana, is a lot more than just a pose...   It is a GESTURE. A symbol, a yantra, a work of art...       That simple definition "GESTURE" made me look at the whole practice differently...    Even as I am getting into a pose, any pose, I feel like I am gesturing in, forming something, co-creating together with the space around me.   And I know that this can sound vague...    But the more we do asanas, the more we begin to see the profound inner world they take us into, and that is what fascinates me about David's special way of teaching.   WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT   What brought David to the practice almost 35 years ago In the Summer of 2013 David survived a pretty intense car accident, what he experienced. Why is it that in our 30s we might want more poses but at 40 more pranayama? David recently wrote about the practice of yoga being only for spiritual purposes, not emotional or physical healing, I asked him how is that so What was the inspiration behind writing Vayu Sidhi Why did he call it Vayu Sidhi?   The role of devotion, and why is it that I always cry when people chant? The surprising short poem that took David a long time to understand - I have to say, the poem stayed with me for a long time... simple and so very real, so no b/s.     About David   Website  Twitter Workshops Facebook YouTube Instagram Institute in Philadelphia       Books and DVDs by David Garrigues   Download of The Primary Series (Class lead by David)  Vayu Sidhi Beginning The Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series Traditionally Counted Vinyasa A Guide To Ashtanga Yoga Pranayama Ashtanga Yoga The Intermediate Series Disk 1   Upcoming Book Edited By Joy:   This is what Joy says about it: Maps and Musings is a book of yoga based off of David's journal entries, finalized articles he's written, interviews he's done with me, brilliant notes of struggle and inspiration written on envelopes or pieces of scratch paper, poems and sutras he identifies with, and of course his drawings that redefine yantra and asana. The book will be released this May.           Books / Authors that David Recommends   Healing Back Pain: The Mind Body Connection By John Sarno Mind Over Back Pain by John Sarno    TRANSCRIPT Claudia Altucher:    So hello, and welcome to the Yoga Podcast.  I am thrilled to have with me today David Garrigues.  David is the director of the Ashtanga Yoga School of Philadelphia.  He's one of a few teachers in the United States to be certified to teach the ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga System by the late Pattabhi Jois who is the founder of this system.  He teaches workshops all over the world and he has several instructional DVDs on the primary and the intermediate series of ashtanga yoga, as well as a book that comes together with the DVD on the fourth limb pranayama, the branch of breathing.  And he has also recorded two devotional or kirtan CDs called Jaya Sat Guru and Bad Man Bhakti.                                    David, welcome.  Thank you for joining us today in the Yoga Podcast.   David Garrigues:       Thank you for having me, Claudia.   Claudia Altucher:     So let me ask you a question right off the bat.  Is Garrigues a Spanish name?  Do you have any Spanish connection?   David Garrigues:       [Laughs] It's a Basque name.  So right near – it's in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain, but I think it's on the French side.   Claudia Altucher:        So we're not related.  Not a chance [Laughs].   David Garrigues:      I don't think so.  But I had a bass teacher once that he insisted it was Garrigues.  So who knows?   Claudia Altucher:        Who knows?   David Garrigues:      Yeah [Laughs].   Claudia Altucher:      So David, you started practicing yoga about 25 years ago.  Is that fair to say?   David Garrigues:          Well, even more.   Claudia Altucher:        Even more.   David Garrigues:         Yeah.   Claudia Altucher:      Can you remember what brought you into it?  What was it that – why yoga?  What happened?   David Garrigues:      I can remember it perfectly because it was a very amazing thing happened.  I was young.  I was sixteen.  So that was 30 – more than 35 years ago.  A friend, he – I was a dishwasher.  That was my first job when I was sixteen years old at a restaurant.And there's always an eccentric dishwasher that's, like, older, they – 'cause it's just kind of a job you can do.  And so there was another guy, a dishwasher, an older guy, and he was into all kinds of crazy stuff, but he was into yoga.  And he took me out to a park and taught me the Surya Namaskara, the Sun Salutation outside.  I just – I loved it.  I thought it was incredible and I started doing it by myself outside on the beach every morning.   Claudia Altucher:   Where were you then?   David Garrigues:    I was in West Seattle.  I lived – I'm from Seattle and I lived on Alki Beach in West Seattle, and I would go out in this little park and do it.  And I even wrote a paper about it in – for my school and I called it "The World Is A Sacrament".  So I got – it was very devotional and it took – me, right away I took to it and was just sixteen years old and didn't know anything about it.  And I actually continued to practice the Sun Salutation without knowing anything else about yoga for some years, actually.   Claudia Altucher:   So there was a devotional component that got you right away?  You sensed there was something in it for you?   David Garrigues:     Yeah.  Yeah.   Claudia Altucher:    That's very interesting.    David Garrigues:     Yeah.   Claudia Altucher:     Now, if I may fast forward, you had this story recently.  In the summer of 2013 you were driving in New Mexico and you had a pretty intense car accident.    David Garrigues:     Yeah.  Yeah.  Yep.   Claudia Altucher:     And what happened?  Tell me.   David Garrigues:     Well, it was a real freak thing because it was in the middle of summer in New Mexico on the highway and was going reasonably fast and all of a sudden we came across something I'd never encountered 'cause I'm not from there, but an unbelievable hail storm.  Radical.  Giant balls of hail and a torrential downpour.  Unbelievable.  It went from clear to like that to you couldn't see twenty feet in front of you.  And it was just – the cacophony of weather.  Whoa.  And I tried to stop, tried to put on the brakes, and it totally didn't work.  We started swerving totally out of control at 75 miles an hour.  Totally out of control.                                   And so we were – fishtail to one side, and Joy's there next to me.  She's going, "We're okay."  Then we swerved to the other side.  Three times.  Just all the way across the road, completely thinking –   Claudia Altucher:   Oh, my gosh.   David Garrigues:    – the thing was gonna – if it would have – it could have rolled.  It could have easily just caught and rolled.  And then there was other cars too that were off – that had already spun off to the – off the road.  And so finally it slowed down enough that it righted and we – and then – but I ended up off of the road going really fast on the grass.   Claudia Altucher:        Wow.  Jeez.   David Garrigues:   [Laughs]  And then finally it came to a stop and that wasn't over then because there was, like, three feet of water.  The car started sinking in the water.  And I tried to open it and it was like water started coming in the car.  So I – somehow I managed to back up and get out of it and drove off and nothing happened.  Not a scratch or anything, but…   Claudia Altucher:   That's almost a miracle 'cause when you go into water and mud backing off doesn't just happen.   David Garrigues:    No, I know.  It was [laughs]…   Claudia Altucher:   That's incredible.  And I just want to say Joy [Marzec] is your partner who's also an amazing yogi,  movie director, and an amazing person.  But what I got from your newsletter is that when this was happening, which is terrifying, you had some insights –   David Garrigues:    Yeah.   Claudia Altucher:     in this because you kind of confronted death right there.   David Garrigues:      Yes   Claudia Altucher:   And you said here, I have it, "In those few lucid moments, I saw my shadow clearly and I saw that my shadow contributed to me being in this dire situation.  I saw the wrongness of my impatience, my continual dissatisfaction, the kind that hinders, not helps."  And that's an eye-opening moment there.  When you're confronted with death, you…   David Garrigues:    Yeah.     Claudia Altucher:    It really puts things in perspective, doesn't it?   David Garrigues:    Yeah.   Claudia Altucher:        Well, I'm glad you're here.    David Garrigues:   Yes.  And it's amazing when that veil gets ripped out like that and how lucid that is.  And then when I talk to other people about it, it's so hard because when the danger's over, you remember and you take something with you, but then also, I don't know, it's so strange how that work, the maya, the illusion.  It's so easily comes back that you get impatient again.  But I definitely learned from that and it stuck what me, some of that.   Claudia Altucher:   I guess that's why we call it a daily practice, having to come back to what's real.  "Okay, I'm still facing death.  There's no need to rush [Laughs]."  It's very hard for me.   David Garrigues:     Right. And the practice exactly brings you back to that.  Every day.     Claudia Altucher:   You also said something recently that caught my attention.  When it comes to the difference in practice through age, you say, "At 30 I want more and more Asanas, I want more practice.  At 40, I want my pranayama."  What happens as we age with the yoga practice as we grow older?   David Garrigues:    It's not as much as I want my pranayama.  It's more I definitely explored the Asana in a different way and I'm not as drawn to the transitions.  I'm drawn to the Asana itself and to what – and to being there in that place.  And so – and that, to me, was, I guess, unexpected because of how physical I am and how athletic I've been and just how much I love movement and dynamism and how much – that's one of the reasons I really love ashtanga is the flow and the real amazing transitions that link everything together.                                  But certainly, aging has just made that less important, the flow and  the movement, and made the stillness and the breathing and the exploration of the position – this is different than pranayama.  It's actually like I'm interested in the very basic shapes like triangle and shoulder stand and what they reveal meditatively within internal awareness and consciousness and breathing.  And it's something very different than a sitting practice or even a pranayama practice because it is still a shape, and it's something – and there's variety involved in it.  When you do inversions, that's really different than a seated type of work.  And so it's just coming to love that more.  And fewer Asanas.    Claudia Altucher:   I feel the same way.  I'm 46 right now and I find that the more I step on the mat and the pranayama practice grows, the breathing practice grows, then it – I don't even need to do so many postures because you start to get kind of more juice out of each of the postures.  You identify new things happening in the body.  So I guess would you say the Asana has enough in it to bring you inwards from being totally out there and thinking about where the next paycheck comes from to going really to that central axis that you talk about and to focus your energy within you?   David Garrigues:   I do.  I say, for me, there's – because it's combining so many important elements that – 'cause there is a seated kind of meditation type of aspect that would not require Asana that – other than sitting, but it's more than that because it is physically expressive.  And I also liken – I think Asana is yantra.   Claudia Altucher:   What is yantra?  What does that mean?   David Garrigues:    Yantra is like mantra, but it's – so mantra is mind instrument, so it's a corolla of the mind, a sacred sound that you utter. And yantra is a – it has to do with form and order and a physical device for meditation or shape.  And so Asana is that.  It's a shape or a form, a certain ordered-pattern form and there's an aesthetic quality to it to.  That it has something compelling to the eye or to the senses.  And so for me, that's why the Asana can do what you're saying.  It draws you in completely because it has so much interest for somebody that – I don't know.  There's an aesthetic aspect to it, right?   Claudia Altucher:    Yes.   David Garrigues:   And that's included in movement and posture that is particularly compelling to me.   Claudia Altucher:  I was lucky enough to participate in one of your workshops earlier this year and you were calling it a gesture.  It's not just a pose that you're doing.  It's a gesture.    David Garrigues:   Yeah.   Claudia Altucher:  And you said the difference between a beginner student and an intermediate student – do you remember what you said?  You said it's the gesture.   David Garrigues:    It's the…   Claudia Altucher:    You said is that you maintain these – I guess the yantra, we could say.  Would that be fair to say?   David Garrigues:   Yeah.  And that the yantra – to make a yantra, a skillful yantra, is to make a gesture.  And that gesture has – like mudra, the word mudra, which is an important…   Claudia Altucher:   What does that mean, mudra?   David Garrigues:    Mudra is – well, it means seal or it has many meanings, actually, but it means like a stamp.  So you – like a king when he signs his thing, he leaves his stamp.  That's a mudra.  But it's also a gesture, like a hand gesture they have.  The classic mudras are like dancers.  Indian dancers do all the hand gestures or all mudras.  And then in yoga they have those – the classic ones too for meditation and things.  But it's a broader term that any – all the transitions between the postures in the ashtanga system they're gestures.  So you gesture  between the posture.  And they're alternating, opposing patterns, those gestures, that they're – so your gestures reveals one pattern when you inhale and another pattern when you exhale, and those are opposing patterns.                                   But then the Asana itself is a gesture.  And in that way, it can be a kind of very slow unfolding gesture.  It could take ten minutes to complete this gesture that is headstand or whatever you're working on.   Claudia Altucher:   And then these opposing forces that happen, say, for example in the down dog where your heels are going to the ground and the seat bones are aiming towards the ceiling or even in the headstand where you're inverted and everything is upside down, learning to breathe in the face of these opposing forces, I guess that's part of what yoga is all about, right?  Even when you step off the mat –   David Garrigues:    Yeah.  Yes.   Claudia Altucher:        – maintaining that equanimity.  I think you talk about equanimity in your book as well.    David Garrigues:    Yeah.  And so that – and it's a very curious thing, opposing forces, because they – in one sense, if you get – go right to the root of it, of yoga, the source of all that is you is completely equanimous.  In fact, it seemed as, like, all equal, everything, like there's a unity that exists.  And then what actually starts kind of creation or manifestation is imbalance.  So form is based on imperfection and in that sense, like ignorance in a way.  And so those – and the opposing forces are the quintessential pair that come right from that equanimity.  And that – and so all the forms get created from just those two original forms like the yin and yang.                                   And so what's interesting is you have to use those opposing forces to get to the unity, to get back to it, to kind of return to this source that we've forgotten.  And so the – that's how you do it, with breathing, with the inhalation and the exhalation.  And like what you're saying, by stamping the heels down and lifting the sitting bones up or pushing the thigh bones back as you resist.  They're everywhere, those.  And then you learn how to use those to get, to find that center line, that elusive middle that is dynamic.    Claudia Altucher:   and I suppose when you add all of these elements and you just go to regular practice, you step on the mat.  But with this kind of knowledge, then it becomes a whole exploration trip into just the Sun Salutation [Laughs].  It's amazing how much can go into it, right?   David Garrigues:    Totally.  Yes.   Claudia Altucher:   It's incredible.  You said that in the book "Vayu Siddhi", by the way, that you wrote, and which to to me is total poetry.  I find you to be a poet because the descriptions are very vivid, there's a lot of – the way you write is just very – it's very well written.  And you said that the inspiration for this book came to you during a period of immobilization.   David Garrigues:    Yes.   Claudia Altucher:   What happened to you?  How did this book come to life?   David Garrigues:    You won't believe this.  So we – it was after Guruji [Patthabhi Jois] passed away, my teacher.  And the next time I went to India after he passed away, I was supposed to go to Mysore and Joy and I got to Bangalore, that's the city that you fly into to go to Mysore, and we – for some reason I couldn't go there.   I got totally – just I couldn't go.  And so we decided – I started looking for other places we could go and we ended up going to this place really remote.  It's called the Andaman Islands.  So it's a set of islands that are off the coast of – the East Coast of India and they're completely remote.  There's Aboriginal tribes living on some of the islands.  It's just crazy wild and you have to get – you fly in a plane and then you go in a boat.                                   And finally we – so we went there and I was gonna focus on my practice and we ended up staying at this place where there was a yoga shala up – you walked up these stairs and it overlooked the jungle and everything.  And so I was amazingly stoked for this kind of time just to retreat and do that.  And then I also – there was surfing there [Laughs].  So I got a little bit distracted with some surfing.  And for some reason, a really – I don't know, within one week, less than a week, I was working on Twist, the stand –    Claudia Altucher:   I'm not even gonna ask what that is.  I'm not sure I want to know [Laughs].   David Garrigues:    Well, it's a twist, but I trenched my back, tweaked it really bad.    Claudia Altucher:     Oh.         David Garrigues:     I could barely walk.   CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL TRANSCRIPT

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The Camino de Santiago (also known as The Way, Camino Francés and others) – the 500-mile path that starts just over the border of Spain in St. Jean Pied de Port, France. From there, the Camino winds through 4 of Spain’s 15 different regions. First, travelers make the grueling trek up and over the Pyrenees Mountains, and descend into Navarra – a vibrant, green expanse of mountainous highlands and home to the famous Running of the Bulls in Pamplona. Next, they pass through La Rioja – full of rich vineyards that produce the wine for which this small region is famous. The bulk of the Camino passes through Castilla y León – in which lies a terrain that many find to be the most challenging – the Meseta. This flat, seemingly endless landscape of green and wheat colored crops is said to remove all external distraction, leaving a pilgrim with only their thoughts for company. A rare few do the Camino in as little as 20 days, trekking close to 25 miles a day. The majority of pilgrims take between 4 and 6 weeks to walk the entire 500-mile journey. Though it is traditional to walk the Camino on foot, some elect to do it by bicycle or horse. Whatever one’s method of transportation, whichever Camino one chooses to do, and however fast one’s pace is, each of the millions who have stepped foot on the Camino feel its inexplicable magic and are forever changed by it. Don't miss a very special 'Camino' show with Christopher and his good friend, Jean Callanan, who has traveled the Camino, and will be sharing her experiences with us. Ms. Callanan has been largely responsible & instrumental in helping turn a previously unknown author (Lorna Byrne) into a household name all over world. Lorna & Jean are cherished friends! Visit Christopher at http://www.reburn.org

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