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August 3rd 2013
Published: August 3rd 2013
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Switzerland was a lot less snowy the second time around. Our favorite hikes were open, the weather was fabulous, and our trip to the Jungfraujoch, for our 27th anniversary celebration, was the best. We had a lovely, clear day with miles and miles of visibility. The temperature was so pleasant that we spent a half hour sledding in the snow play area high on the top of the Jungfrau. We haven't b... Read Full Entry



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Snow RemovalSnow Removal
Snow Removal
These men were removing the snow from the roof of the visitor's center with a chain saw and huge shovels.
The Path to Mer du GlaceThe Path to Mer du Glace
The Path to Mer du Glace
These 387 stairs lead to the ice grotto in the Mer du Glace (Ice Sea) glacier in the mountains above Chamonix, France.
The view heading down to the ice caveThe view heading down to the ice cave
The view heading down to the ice cave
Entrance to the Ice GrottoEntrance to the Ice Grotto
Entrance to the Ice Grotto
Inside the GlacierInside the Glacier
Inside the Glacier
Another friendly touristAnother friendly tourist
Another friendly tourist
The Ice BorerThe Ice Borer
The Ice Borer
This machine bores the tunnel into the glacier to create the ice grotto. A new one is dug every spring due to the movement of the glacier.
The drill bitThe drill bit
The drill bit
Glacial moraineGlacial moraine
Glacial moraine
The rocks, dirt, and silt left behind as the glacier moves down the mountain.
The climb back to the topThe climb back to the top
The climb back to the top
Mountains near the glacierMountains near the glacier
Mountains near the glacier
The Mer du Glace cable carThe Mer du Glace cable car
The Mer du Glace cable car
Mer du GlaceMer du Glace
Mer du Glace
Mer du GlaceMer du Glace
Mer du Glace
A View CafeA View Cafe
A View Cafe
Aiguille du Midi - Chamonix, France Aiguille du Midi - Chamonix, France
Aiguille du Midi - Chamonix, France
Two cable cars delivered us to the top of Midi. This was our first view when we reached the top. Not too encouraging, but it got much better.
Climbers gearing up for the climbClimbers gearing up for the climb
Climbers gearing up for the climb
Chamonix viewChamonix view
Chamonix view
In time, the clouds cleared and Chamonix made an appearance.
Glacier viewsGlacier views
Glacier views
ClimbersClimbers
Climbers
The Elevator TowerThe Elevator Tower
The Elevator Tower
There is an elevator on the top of Midi that takes you even higher.



4th August 2013

kathy maronet
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Absolutely beautiful and amazing! Sure takes the heat out of our Fl summer to see those views. thank you for sharing this!
4th August 2013

sandra brown
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Wonderful pic's
and BTW Happy Anniversary
4th August 2013

Jim Duerst
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Loved the pictures!! Happy Anniversary! 105 heat index in the sweat box known as Sarasota yesterday so your pictures helped me to dream about cooler weather. Take care.

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