Category Archives: HIKING

REMEMBERING EVELYN

Posted on July 27, 2022 by bilyreid

  “Sing me a song of a lass that is gone, Say, could that lass be I ? Merry of soul, she sailed on a day  Over the sea to Skye.”   THE OUTLANDER Rose Queen of the Snows, Queen Mary’s … Continue reading →

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POSITANO

Posted on November 5, 2019 by bilyreid

Probably the most well known town on the whole Amalfi Coast,  picturesque Positano draws tourists from around the world. POSITANO FROM THE BEACH BEACH SCENE POSITANO WATERFRONT POSITANO FAREWELL FROM THE FERRY TO SORRENTO

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AUTUMN SPLENDOUR

Posted on November 4, 2019 by bilyreid

We were fortunate to have a spectacular display of fall colour in the Gatineau Hills this year. Below is a scene typical of the area. MEECH CREEK COVERED BRIDGE, GATINEAU, QUEBEC

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PATH OF THE GODS

Posted on October 31, 2019 by bilyreid

The Path of the Gods is named after a legend, according to which it was the passage of the Greek Gods to save Ulysses from the sirens that were on the island of Li Galli. It is one of the … Continue reading →

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MAIORI ITALY

Posted on October 25, 2019 by bilyreid

My hiking tour of the Amalfi Coast starts in the charming village of Maiori. MAIORI SEAFRONT MAIORI HARBOUR BY NIGHT MAIORI HARBOUR IN THE MORNING

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ST. DAVID’S DAY

Posted on March 2, 2019 by bilyreid

Happy St. David’s Day to all my Welsh friends. KAYAKS ON LAKE VYRNWY HIKING MEMORIES OF WALES CHIRK CASTLE GARDENS, WELSH MARCHES

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CHURCHES OF EL BIERZO AND GALICIA

Posted on December 19, 2016 by bilyreid

 Faith moves mountains and Spain has been a devoutly Catholic country for centuries. This could have been on the minds of the of the first pilgrims on their way to Santiago, a religious act,  which would end with their being … Continue reading →

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ELTON JOHN DOES THE COMPOSTELLA

Posted on November 17, 2016 by bilyreid

 “Daniel is leaving tonight on a plane” CROSSING GALICIAN COASTLINE AT SUNSET I can see the red tail-lights heading off for SPAIN!” BIERZO VINEYARD “They say Spain is pretty, though I’ve never been”  “Daniel says it’s the best place, he’s ever … Continue reading →

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INCA TRAIL TREK

Posted on September 20, 2016 by bilyreid

My new photobook, INCA TRAIL TREK,  is now available for preview. An initial preview is available here.

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MACHU PICCHU RUINS

Posted on August 19, 2016 by bilyreid

 More images from my recent trip. MACHU PICCHU RUINS  

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