hiked a breathtaking 7.5 miles today. wildflowers, mountains, glaciers, snow, cable cars, the most amazing views i've ever seen. i's exactly what i need right now.... and the next 10 days of hiking up and down these mountains will be a huge challengne for me physically.

we'll be off line for a while the next days, i think until we get into italy. i don't know what day it is, and it's so wonderful not to have to know. eating lots of cheese, breqd, ham. saw wild raspberries and blueberries on the trail, talked to our french tour guide for hours today, and gasped so many times at the alps, they are entrancing.

eating lots. don't think it matter with all the sweating i've done. it was a bit too hot today? but clear and perfect. it's drizzling now and we expect rain tommorow.

feet are a bit sore from boots, will try moleskin tommorow. also knees are tender from 5000 feet descent today. it is a good challenge to remember it is enough. my speed, what my body can do, what my spirit needs, i feel ok at the bottom of everything. this is a huge blessing, and i feel glad to be living this life i was created for.


wish i could publish pics. until then...