We are at Chamonix on our first European vacation. Thomas is attempting to climb Mt Blanc (his second of the seven summits). I'm along for the ride. To make sure I'm not spending the days while he is on his mountaineering trip alone, we invited another family. Thomas found a beautiful Chalet at the base of the mountain. When we are not out enjoying Chamonix, we are on the terrace mesmerized by the Midi de Aguille and Mount Blanc (peaks on this mountain range). We watch the clouds roll in. We watch the gondola climb up the mountain. Life is not bad at the moment.
Sunday, Thomas and I took the gondola up to the top of Aiguille du Midi. It's where mere mortals like me make it to the top of a mountain. It is also where Thomas will start his trips up to Mount Blanc.
Words cannot accurately express the magnificence of Europe's highest mountain. I won't even try, but will let the photos speak for themselves.
View from the side porch of the chalet.
Aiguille du Midi from the house.
On Aiguille du Midi. Watching climbers make their way down the ridge.
View from Aiguille du Midi.
Thomas preparing for his own expedition.
Sunset view.
River of snow melt on our easy 15km hike today.
