Proceeded over next col, Mt Thabor, 3000' up w/panoramic views, leaving Savioe region for the rocky and dry Hautes Alpes. Descending gentle paths through boulder strewn meadows and ultimately into pine forests delivered a splendid day of walking down to Valle Etroite. Now everyone seems to be speaking Italian. The original culture and language remained even though France annexed this region a long time ago (post-WWI?) Our server explained it this way, "We are Italian here but it's ok to speak French because we're in France." Had a hearty seven-course meal tonight. In a remote mountain village, consisting of a tiny one room chapel, surrounded by five small dwellings, you're treated to one of the tastiest meals you can remember. Not sure we canhandle too much more rich food. But price is right: demi-pension with small private bunkroom: 40 euros each.
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