Herald of adventure

As I stood at the railings of the most excellent Vittoria Emanuelle II hut high up in the mountains, after a short and pleasing walk through the forrest, up into the craggy slopes and then onto the snow covered edges of the high mountains, I watched the sky sing in beautiful colours.

Bad weather had been forecast for the following day and we all wished to get started for the top before it hit. Standing there chatting with our guide, both of us slightly tidly on wine and beers, the peace of this place mad a magic for us.

The others having gone to bed we made words of our love for these wild places, the questions they ask of you, the demands you make of yourself and the humbling effect that nature has on you.

A great way to finish a good day......a great way to herald the adventure of Italy's highest peak the following day.