After our fine meal of Valserine trout last evening, we all took breakfast at the Hotel de Commerce and arranged a gentle walk in tha woods alongside the valley to le Pont de Diable which we started mid morning. This suited M1 as well as he didn't want to put his calf under any undue pressure. The pace was fine and acceptable to all although the high temperature took its toll and we sweated well on even the modest climbs. After eating our lunch apples by the bridge we turned for home on the east side with M1 leading (unusually). As we approached La Riviere on a gentle sentier, an incident occurred! M1 took to the air! He was about to set his right foot down, he saw La Serpente, a huge, aggressive and poisonous beast who was as shocked as M1. M1 became airborne in the Icarus mode despite his painful calf and shouted hard while the poor frightened snake scurried away (actually, it was grey/black but was a good metre long and no chances were taken). Amusement for those following but they confirmed the experience and didn't take any chances on the rest of the walk.
Supper together chez Famille Blanc - duck pate then chicken cooked in butter and a lovely nougat glace for pud. My sort of meal!
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