Chur~Valbella 15km

1. Chur city is 595 meters above sea level. I crossed the 1644 meter pass. Therefore, I climbed 1000 meters in height alone.

2. However, it was not difficult because I walked up the 15 km distance slowly.

3. Commemorative photo before departure. It was a lodging that made me realize the high price in this town.

4. The morning weather is cool at 14 degrees.

5. This city attracts a lot of outside tourists.

6. The uphill road begins from alleyway in the city.

7. It is getting higher.

8. I look down as I walk along the main road for cars.

9. When I was uncomfortable with the lack of proper sidewalks on the road recommended by Google, I decided to look at the map and choose a safe route.

10. This road,

11. It is the road to carry the felled trees.

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15. The wonderful scenery continues.

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18. Sometimes, these wonderful roads discontinue.

19. For a while, I looked for a trail for the climbers and walked.

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22. The logging road came out.

23. I have pioneered a safe path that even Google does not know.

24. The height of this town is about 1000 to 1200 meters.

25. I can see picturesque village in the distance

26. I tried a zoom.

27. Zoom in

28. I have been walking on this safe road for a while.

29. I meet a Spanish who is traveling by bicycle. He is traveling all over Europe.

30. He has a lot of luggage on his bike.

31. I meet the main road where sidewalk was properly maintained.

32. Taking a break, I enjoy Mango Ice Bar at a convenience store at 1100 meters above sea level.

33. Alps-like

34. Scenery continues.

35. I can see an old wooden bridge crossing the valley.

36. Did Martin Luther cross this bridge too?

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41. This is rain water collection system which manages flowing water from the mountain.

42. There is a mineral spring built in 1837 by the main road. The taste of water was so good that I put water in a pail.

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45. When I enter the village where I will have a lunch break, I see a nice cistern.

46. This is Churwalden village. I will have lunch here and attend a Zoom videoconference to be held at 8 p.m. in Korean time. Local time is 1 p.m. The place of videoconference for me is a shade bench.

47. It is a management meeting of an organization called Press Consumer Sovereignty Action. I am also co-representative of the organization. The Alps scenery in the background is displayed on a zoom screen to several attendees.

48. Among the various agenda items, there were also talks about participating in the event on 17^th of July.

49. The meeting continued about 40 minutes. I have lunch which I bought at a supermarket called COOP. Looking closely around the village, the lift going up to the ridge is also in operation.

50. I walk the road again.

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52. The afternoon is easy because I walked up a lot in the morning. The picture is a large auditorium-like building made of wood.

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55. I can see an old road next to the main road.

56. If I walk along that road, I can walk comfortably even though there are few people and lots of grass.

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58. I enjoyed a cup of espresso coffee while looking at a peak 3 km away from the destination village. This town becomes a ski resort in winter.

59. The owner of the restaurant is curious about a traveler crossing the Alps on foot. It’s not difficult to make friends.

60. As I cross the top of the hill, 1600 meters above sea level, I can see other ridges.

61. Tomorrow I will walk towards that ridge.

62. The view from the lodging I arrived early.

63. A magnificent view from restaurant of the lodging.

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