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Episode Synopsis
May 24, 2022 — Stage 1 — Calenzana to Ortu di Piobbu — 8mi / 4,800'
Anthony and I met Dirk at the Poste in Calenzana and then the three of us set off. Climbing straight out of town we quickly gained 700m, half of the day’s ascent, and then stopped for lunch at Boccu u Saltu at 1250m where there is a nice little meadow. Anthony and I played catch with a frisbee for a few, my anxiety growing. Just as I called a halt I stubbed my toe on a rock, but no major damage. Beautiful walking through tall pines and granite on a steep slope, with views down to Calvi. We arrived at the Ortu di Piobbu refuge about 3pm. 5 hours walking plus an hour stopped. Perfect start, great weather. Anthony is in good form, and we nicknamed young Dirk “Data" while recording this first episode at sunset.
The refuge was not crowded and we slept in rented tents. Good local food and a handy little store at the refuge.
Bowen's full intro to the GR20 and details on Day 1: https://decidenothing.substack.com/p/the-corsica-gr20-intro-and-stage
Strava GPS: https://www.strava.com/activities/7199003030
Anthony and I met Dirk at the Poste in Calenzana and then the three of us set off. Climbing straight out of town we quickly gained 700m, half of the day’s ascent, and then stopped for lunch at Boccu u Saltu at 1250m where there is a nice little meadow. Anthony and I played catch with a frisbee for a few, my anxiety growing. Just as I called a halt I stubbed my toe on a rock, but no major damage. Beautiful walking through tall pines and granite on a steep slope, with views down to Calvi. We arrived at the Ortu di Piobbu refuge about 3pm. 5 hours walking plus an hour stopped. Perfect start, great weather. Anthony is in good form, and we nicknamed young Dirk “Data" while recording this first episode at sunset.
The refuge was not crowded and we slept in rented tents. Good local food and a handy little store at the refuge.
Bowen's full intro to the GR20 and details on Day 1: https://decidenothing.substack.com/p/the-corsica-gr20-intro-and-stage
Strava GPS: https://www.strava.com/activities/7199003030
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