The next day, VLV took us to the highest paved road in Europe (this is at least what the French say 🙂 , the Pass of la Bonette.
 
 
1. Departure from our camp…
 

 
 
2. Ascent to La Bonette.
 

 
 
3. Small break in the ascent.
 

 
 
4. On a little pass below the head of la Bonette…
 

 
 
5. The panorama is gorgeous despite the light of midday.
 

 
 
6. VivaLaVida in her element.
 

 
 
7. VLV’s rack and solar pannels.
 

 
 
8. A valley on the other side of the pass.
 

 
 
9. Alpine tundra…
 

 
 
10. Seasonal migration…
 

 
 
11. Rocky edge…
 

 
 
12. Old military buildings in the descent on St-Etienne-de-Tinée.
 

 
 
Other passes to come shortly in the continuation of the narrative…