Early Bird to Beat the Heat

Had a terrific walk this morning, one that I have done so often because I love being close up to the Dents du Midi (https://www.flickr.com/photos/hilarysview/19892497075/in/dateposted-public/) and feeling as free as the chamois which live on its flanks. To beat the heat I started from home at 5am, started walking at 5:45, and was able to watch the sunrise half an hour later. The chamois were staying in the shade, this one seemed to be longing for a dip in the far mountain stream. At home by 12:30 the temperature on our balcony was an all time high of 40 degrees!

Thanks for all the encouragement yesterday, I just need the temperature to drop 15 degrees to feel normal again. Mongolia was not as hot as this!