We awoke in the Bonatti hut, after a bit of sleep (lots of snoring in our dorm), had a quick breakfast and set off down to the valley before hiking another pass. It was quite stormy and we were meeting our driver Isabel in the valley to make our lunches. It was pouring! Many of us chose to spend the day with Isabel, helping her to shop and with baggage while our bravest hikers (John, of course) continued on. The day brought huge storms, 2500 feet up, 3830 feet down, over 10 miles. They crossed into Switzerland on foot, while the rest of us crossed in the warmth of Isabel's van. For the first time, we had a chance to play cards, get a nice hot shower, and rest a bit before the others arrived.
Dinner at our hotel in La Fouly, Switzerland was Raclette! They take a massive hunk of cheese and heat it up, then shave slices off and bring it to you. You eat it with a variety of charcuterie, cabbage, corn, potatoes(of course), shaved carrots... They serve you one piece of cheese at a time, then come back for more until you are full. Our guides bested all of us, having at least 6 servings! Ham and cheese... how can you go wrong?
BTW, on our stroll thought town, we came across of group of people who were all mentally disabled, heading to their camp. Their group included two men with DS, warmed my heart to see that everyone gets to explore and enjoy this majestic part of the world!
This morning, Monday? we continue on what should be an easy day, 10 miles 1378 feet up, 1854 down to the town of Champex.
Oceans of love!
Katie & John
Dinner at our hotel in La Fouly, Switzerland was Raclette! They take a massive hunk of cheese and heat it up, then shave slices off and bring it to you. You eat it with a variety of charcuterie, cabbage, corn, potatoes(of course), shaved carrots... They serve you one piece of cheese at a time, then come back for more until you are full. Our guides bested all of us, having at least 6 servings! Ham and cheese... how can you go wrong?
BTW, on our stroll thought town, we came across of group of people who were all mentally disabled, heading to their camp. Their group included two men with DS, warmed my heart to see that everyone gets to explore and enjoy this majestic part of the world!
This morning, Monday? we continue on what should be an easy day, 10 miles 1378 feet up, 1854 down to the town of Champex.
Oceans of love!
Katie & John
Katie, Seeing you in the storm brings the reality of your adventure front and center! It is truly awesome what you and John are seeing and doing together in the world! It reminds of the book you gave me last summer where the French man walked out his front door in his loafers and just kept walking!
ReplyDeleteYour kids are doing great , and of course Michelle is amazing!! We get to have Grace over tonight :-) Love to you both! So envious...