Day 9

Train to St. Gervais connecting to Chamonix France 1:06 PM 6/29/10

Travel tip: When riding a train in France you don't need to get up until they announce your stop. From our train experiences, they always announce with plenty of time for you to gather your things and make your way off the train. Don't get in a hurry because you see people standing by the door or else you might be stuck standing in a crowd of people with your pack on for 20 mintues. In our defense, we were in teh jump seats to begin with because the train was so crowded.

I'm feeling much better about the trip. In Paris I was tired and we had to sleep on the streets. Avignon was much better even though it was hot.

1:54 PM

We just went through a little rain storm on the train! Thunder and lightening right next to us, so exciting! They say there is still snow on the mountains in Chamonix, what a difference from the opressive heat of Avignon. I finshed In Cold Blood by Truman Capote today and now Troy is reading it.

3:35 PM

Troy just discovered that he is allergic to French Carrots! Last night we had made sandwhiches with cheese lettuce and carrots and Troy's mouth started itching and his lips swelled up. Today, he decided to snack on a carrot on the train ride and the same thing happened.

Chamonix-Mont Blanc Campground 8:55 PM

We reached Chamonix-Mont Blanc. On the way it poured, we saw a deer and some beautiful landscapes. We are camping in a little ski-resort town in the French Alps. We are surrounded by mountains and there are several glaciers visable from here. It is so beautiful. We can see waterfall and there is a river that cuts through the city. We got off the train and found a campground. We set up camp. Troy and I were starving so we went and got pizza. Then we walked around town, went to the market and now I'm ready for bed.