April Squares: Endless Wall
So it’s April, and the wondrous Becky has started another of her square photography challenges. This time it’s #SquareTops, and one of the suggested ideas is Top of the World. I’m taking that idea and running the hell away with it in a purely self-indulgent fashion. In these difficult times, when we can hardly go beyond our own front doors, it will cheer me up no end to look back on the days when John and I were on top of the world metaphorically – by enjoying our travels – while also being on top of some (usually) natural high point. As John is Photographer-in-Chief on this blog, it will mostly be my grinning face that you see. And for other frustrated gallivanters who fancy some armchair travel, I will always provide a link to the full post.
Today’s photograph, from 2014, is of the Endless Wall Trail above the New River Gorge in West Virginia. Read more in Fayetteville and the New River Gorge.
The Glasgow Gallivanter 
That is gorgeous! And it’s not all that far from where I live…thanks for the reminder to travel more, even in my own country. And I live for the day when we can travel again!
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Don’t we all! Oh to be standing somewhere like that again.
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Hi Anabel – pretty square rock too … fun to see – amazing journey … all the best Hilary
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That’s true, Hilary! I hadn’t thought about it being a square rock.
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“running the hell away with it in a purely self-indulgent fashion” — you go, girl! 🙂
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Yes! Still running …
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Well, I’ll be happy to see your smiling face on top of the world all over the world this month. Great start!
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Thank you! Memories of happier times.
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Better you than me being up on that ledge. I am not fond of heights though I am of beautifully scenic areas. Lovely big smile on your face 🙂
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I was very happy with our lively walk! I was quite safe or I wouldn’t have been there, but I do like to look intrepid 😉.
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I guessed you wouldn’t be there if it was unsafe and more to the point John wouldn’t be taking a photo of you in a dangerous position. You do look intrepid Anabel 🙂
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Thank you!
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I’d have to second that. Thank you to you snd John for bringing me the vista without the fear.
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Plenty more coming!
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🙂
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Wow, my feet itch just looking at this!
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Mine too! And not a thing I can do about it.
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😄😄😂
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My stomach is still recovering from looking at that photo. I’ve got no head for heights. Had vertigo for years but then it suddenly went but I never have been able to stand close to an edge (and you are closer than I could even imagine). Even looking down from some amphitheatres is enough to set me a-flutter.
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I’m fine with heights if there’s something good and solid to stand on. I don’t like exposure to eg narrow paths with a drop. My tendency to trip is too great!
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Nice to know you’ll be smiling at us from lots of high points this month, Anabel. 🙂 🙂
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I will be on a complete high!
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🙂 🙂
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Hi, Anabel – I now salvate over any travel shots that I see. Thank you for sharing this!
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That’s my thinking too – seek out / provide armchair travel.
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Reading this reminds me that I’ve spent no time or little time in many parts of the USA. West Virginia isn’t around the corner from where I live. But it isn’t incredibly distant either. Yet, I have never explored that state.
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It’s worth going too, I think, though I don’t think they expect many foreign tourists. We were quite a novelty!
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That’s a long way down! I wouldn’t have got so close to the edge. I hope John wasn’t urging you to step back a little whilst composing his shot!
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Ha ha, no way was I going further back than that!
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Lovely spot! I had the pleasure of whitewater rafting the New River in my college days. I was planning a research trip to West Virginia this month before all travel plans got derailed. Enjoyed your post about Fayetteville!
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Thanks! We loved our time there.
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Beautiful scenery and I can see why John Denver sang about it. You make me nervous how close you are to the edge.
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I think I probably made you nervous the first time round, Birgit! You are one of the few survivors from that era of blogging.
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I would not have gone any closer to the verge than you, Anabel, maybe even not that close. 😉 But a great vista.
Take care, and stay healthy,
Pit
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We really liked that area. Hope you stay healthy too.
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Nice shot…and I see that you are very careful in not standing to close to the edge of this cliff…
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Yes, I’m making sure I keep away from the edge while still looking suitably intrepid!
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Beautiful shot! I look forward to these posts, Anabel.
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Thanks Wendy!
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Lovely view of the New River and it’s a long way down. Bit of a mist coming over the hills – almost home-like :o)
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Yes, it was a very Scottish sort of day!
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Excellent photo for the challenge. 🙂 What a view!
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Isn’t it! A bit misty that day, but still fabulous.
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I would love to be on top of something right now.
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So would I! It’s a lovely day out there too.
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ooh rather you than me standing there . . but wow what a view. How fabulous, and you look lovely as always 🙂
definitely get an ‘on top of the world’ feeling from this. Top notch Anabel xx
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Thank you Becky! You’ll be sick of my ugly mug by the end of the month.
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Impossible, Love seeing your face xxx
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You’re so kind!
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