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Post by Owen on Nov 3, 2023 6:54:38 GMT
1 ~~~ The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo | A Quest of Identity | Episode - 1 ~~~ As he approached a milestone birthday, former cabinet minister and broadcaster Michael Portillo embarks on a journey of self discovery, walking streches of the pyreness. In the first leg of his Pyrenean quest, Michael explores the Spanish Basque region. m.youtube.com/watch?v=6UC0oDOijDM&t=26s ~ 45:18 ~ 2023 Sept ~ 8473 views ~ m.youtube.com/@journeys7/videos
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Post by Owen on Nov 3, 2023 6:54:50 GMT
2 ~~~ The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo | A Physical Challenge | Episode - 2 ~~~ Michael enters this wintery wilderness at one of Europe's most spectacular natural barriers; the Cirque du Gavarnie, a 1,700-metre-high wall of ice. Michael's Pyrenean quest continues with the physical challenge of the French High Pyrenees. He meets Olympic cycling champion Marion Clignet, who refused to let epilepsy curtail her career. He reflects on his career and the war in Ukraine. m.youtube.com/watch?v=hew_6xmhu5c ~ 45:11 ~ 2023 October ~ 4468 views ~
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Post by Owen on Nov 3, 2023 6:55:04 GMT
3 ~~~ The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo | A Spiritual Quest | Episode - 3 ~~~ Michael meets a young couple from Luxembourg who left city life behind to become pig farmers. He enjoys a hearty lunch in a mountain cabin and learns about local customs and culture. He ends his day at abbey with Benedictine nuns. m.youtube.com/watch?v=gLlKlwMH-G8&t=16s ~ 44:54 ~ 2023 October ~ 3077 views ~
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