Manuel.Martin_72
The confused old mountain man
Just the day before I made this photo I had a very funny encounter at this place in my photo. I was on my way home after I reached the summit of the mountain in the morning! I took the descent over the harmless southern flank to get down. At the height of about 1’800 meters I made a short break and gave something to eat to my dog Giorgio and looked around to enjoy the area. It was a rare beautiful day and the sun showed its best side all the time. What a great feeling to be up there. Fresh air and no one who will tell you what one has to do and no one who babbles all the time.
Well, this feeling was only for a short time! An elderly was coming down the same way like me and reached my position. He greeted me very friendly and began a conversation with me. Did I say conversation? No, it was a monologue ;-) But he was very kind and my dog Giorgio liked him, for he began to lick his hand he he he :-) And in order to avoid to become bored, the old man unasked began to explain all surrounding mountains. And he ignored completely my timid objections that I also had a certain knowledge of the area. And he talked and talked … I could not find the “Mute”-button to stop this agony. Giorgio turned his head … I think he was crying or he wanted to tell me “Do something!!!” ;-))
At some point in his conversation he suddenly asked me how I came down the mountain! “I took the harmless southern flank to get down, Sir!” was my response. He ignored my response and insisted that the southern flank would be very difficult and would be only appropriate for experienced climbers like him. “What? Difficult? The southern flank? It’s only a walk got get up Sir!” was my opinion. And believe me dear friends, it’s really just a walk. At no time I had to climb! But the old man just looked funny at me. So I repeated my answer friendly. He shook his head regretfully and said “The southern flank? No, no, my little child, this is nothing for you! The southern flank is only for adults!”
I was almost shocked and looked alternately to the man and then to Giorgio! What should I say to the poor old man? I decided to accompany the old man down to the valley. On the way down he told us again all the names of all mountains of the area. But today after a certain time I must confess, it was very funny :-)
I want to thank all very much for your "views", "Comments" and "Favourites" :-) The only thing that matters is that you have joy in this photo. Again, thank you :-)
The confused old mountain man
Just the day before I made this photo I had a very funny encounter at this place in my photo. I was on my way home after I reached the summit of the mountain in the morning! I took the descent over the harmless southern flank to get down. At the height of about 1’800 meters I made a short break and gave something to eat to my dog Giorgio and looked around to enjoy the area. It was a rare beautiful day and the sun showed its best side all the time. What a great feeling to be up there. Fresh air and no one who will tell you what one has to do and no one who babbles all the time.
Well, this feeling was only for a short time! An elderly was coming down the same way like me and reached my position. He greeted me very friendly and began a conversation with me. Did I say conversation? No, it was a monologue ;-) But he was very kind and my dog Giorgio liked him, for he began to lick his hand he he he :-) And in order to avoid to become bored, the old man unasked began to explain all surrounding mountains. And he ignored completely my timid objections that I also had a certain knowledge of the area. And he talked and talked … I could not find the “Mute”-button to stop this agony. Giorgio turned his head … I think he was crying or he wanted to tell me “Do something!!!” ;-))
At some point in his conversation he suddenly asked me how I came down the mountain! “I took the harmless southern flank to get down, Sir!” was my response. He ignored my response and insisted that the southern flank would be very difficult and would be only appropriate for experienced climbers like him. “What? Difficult? The southern flank? It’s only a walk got get up Sir!” was my opinion. And believe me dear friends, it’s really just a walk. At no time I had to climb! But the old man just looked funny at me. So I repeated my answer friendly. He shook his head regretfully and said “The southern flank? No, no, my little child, this is nothing for you! The southern flank is only for adults!”
I was almost shocked and looked alternately to the man and then to Giorgio! What should I say to the poor old man? I decided to accompany the old man down to the valley. On the way down he told us again all the names of all mountains of the area. But today after a certain time I must confess, it was very funny :-)
I want to thank all very much for your "views", "Comments" and "Favourites" :-) The only thing that matters is that you have joy in this photo. Again, thank you :-)