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Another sunny day...
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Metéo
The good news is that the large area of
high pressure currently dominating our weather is due to persist for
several more days and, as stability increases, the likelihood of
thunderstorms will be correspondingly reduced. There are many happy
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The Modane Valley John
managed to reach the col de Carro (about 10,000ft), which leads into the
Aosta valley. Conditions were good (12,500ft base, with occasional 6 knot
climbs and one 10.3 knotter) although he managed to put himself into more
than one hole from which it took time to escape. He returned through the
col d'Eteche and, in the Ecrins, via a pass north of the pas de la Cavale.
The local pundits flew to the Mont Blanc, but there was a little too much
non-cumulus cloud on the mountain tops for John's
liking. |
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Col d'Eteche, near Sollieres
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Lac Cenis, above Sollieres
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Pic de Bure from 10,000ft
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The total distance achieved was about
400km - see map. The most
striking memories were the brilliant whiteness of the snow and the
excellent clarity of the air in the Modane valley. Italy, just over the
border, lay under low cloud, as usual. Today's flight made six days out of
six for John, which is about par for the course at Sisteron.
And so, to dinner...
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Terry gets French lessons
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