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Last night there was 14 in our dormitory – all mixed – but I slept right next to a French guy, (very pleasant at dinner but who basically snored all night). I am hoping for a quieter night tonight or at least one when I can start snoring first.. The earplugs have been worth bringing !

The walking was good today, the first climb was in the shade – always helpful – and the scenery was again spectacular. We then walked along and between the lakes and up 2 more cols before descending down to the Refugio.

And I saw my first marmot – Neil saw one a few days ago but this one ran right in front of me – but too quick to take a photo of course..

We even had a bit more time today and managed a paddle in the stream just up from the refuge.