Once we arrived in Chamonix, we gave ourselves about 0.5879 seconds to get settled before venturing out on a hike. Our first intended trail wasn't quite successful thanks to lots of red tape, several signs displayed "Sentier fermé pour travaux" (Trail closed for work), and the inability to find much of a walking path in the first place. So much the waterfall and views of Mont Blanc our hotel receptionist told us about. However... After a quick stop at the tourist office, we walked out with a new map and destination. "Just walk up," she said. That we did. And the views were stunning. Obviously, this is one of those situations when the pictures do no justice to the afternoon. I will say that the two and a half hours we spent hiking stand out as the best time I had during the entire trip. Yes, it was cold--very cold--especially when the sun fell behind the mountains, but watching our breath escape into the air as we climbed up the mountain just added to the already majestic experience.
Mont Blanc is behind us on the right where the photo is white. Hmmm... I wonder why? Snow perhaps??
Looking down onto the village of Chamonix.
Honestly, no words.
Future vacation home? I wouldn't mind. You know, if you made me house sit once in a while.
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