Tuesday 14 September 2010

SOME FRANCE Photos from recent trip

The source of the sweetest fresh water I know. The fountain near the campsite in Argentiere.

Argentiere glacier.
Argentiere glacier.



The gravestone of Edward Whymper (first climber of the Matterhorn) in Chamonix.
The grave of Edward Whymper.
Chamonix.

Chamonix

Dr Paccard, first climber of Mont Blanc.

While I was in Chamonix the 'North Face' Ultra Trail Endurance Racing events were taking place. This picture was taken at the awards ceremony.
Pretty Annecy

Annecy
Annecy
As I have already reflected in recent posts, this expedition to France was not a significant success on the face of it. A little time will be needed to find my feet again and take on board the lessons to be learned from the exercise.














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