Xue Rui of Mont Blanc (the first year of 202 1)

After staying in the village for half a year, I decided to take advantage of the residual temperature of the holiday to see the snow scene in the deeper mountains and the legendary Mont Blanc, the first peak in Europe. Originally, when I came to Geller in the first year, I should have visited it while it was still open everywhere, but at that time, the winter peak season was too expensive, so I didn't go. As a result, restaurants and bars were closed because of the epidemic, and all cable cars that could climb mountains stopped under the command of French leader Mark. The only advantage was that the accommodation fees and tickets finally came down. After the lesson in 2020, I decided to go when I could. Who knows what will happen tomorrow?

We in China say that snow is a good omen, so I think it is more necessary for me to see the snow turn around. There is a famous town Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc, which is very popular with skiers. Although I am a sports scum, it doesn't prevent me from wandering around the town, so I booked a special room with a member discount, packed my things and set off. There is no direct train from the village to Chamonix, so it takes more than five hours to change trains twice. Of course, if you can drive and are used to driving in snowy mountains, it will take more than two hours. In the past, the students who loved skiing in our class couldn't wait to drool when they mentioned Chamonix, which made me look forward to seeing what it was like there. Local students pointed out that the sports shoes I usually wear are not enough to wander around the town, and recommended me to go to Decathlon, a famous cheap sporting goods mall in France, to buy a pair of shoes that can be worn in the snowy mountains. So, I took advantage of my small feet and found a pair of cheap, affordable, warm, non-slip and waterproof boots in the children's area. I suggest all friends who want to go into the mountains, if they don't have professional shoes, don't save money, otherwise they will basically be unable to walk out of the train station. Even if you can walk, your feet will be numb in five minutes. So before dawn yesterday morning, I took my shoes, put on my thickest coat and set off for the mountains.

In order to have more time to play, I bought tickets just after 5: 00 in the morning and fell asleep in the first two carriages. Anyway, there are still dark clouds outside, and I can't see anything. I was wide awake when I changed to the last train and entered the mountain. Actually, I was still sleepy, but I froze as soon as I got off the bus. The small train entering the mountain is bright red, so it is especially cute to add a front to a carriage. Even in snowy days, such bright colors will be particularly eye-catching. The small train connects the villages and towns in the snow-capped mountains and goes all the way to Switzerland. Because the mountain road is difficult to walk, the speed is particularly slow. I am not in the mood to sleep when I drive slowly into the mountain. The cloudy days in the weather forecast suddenly cleared up, and the scenery of the snow-capped mountains became particularly clear. The car walked through the mountains, with a steep cliff on one side, covered with pine trees and towering Metasequoia; On one side is a small village in the valley, and on the other side is a row of continuous peaks. Looking around, everywhere is covered with snow. This is the first time I have seen such heavy snow. The closer the train got to the destination, the higher the mountain peaks became. I quickly put on my hiking boots and got ready to get off. Out of the station, I found that the buildings in Chamonix town have the style of Swiss mountain residence. There are no tall buildings, mostly small houses with huge sloping roofs, and there are many wooden structures. After a short rest in my residence, I went out for a visit. I was still a little reluctant, so I asked if there was a cable car in the hotel. My sister at the front desk enthusiastically told me that there is definitely no, but I can climb the mountain by myself. After thanking her politely, I decided to pretend not to hear anything and just walk around the town.

Because it is a ski resort, there are many sporting goods stores in the town, and I have learned a lot and seen a lot of equipment that I have never seen before. Of course, these clothes are very expensive. If you are not a veteran outdoor enthusiast, you can rent it. The scenery in the town is particularly good. When the weather is clear, I can see many peaks on the whole mountain range where Mont Blanc is located. Although I can't take the Nanzhenfeng cable car to see the panoramic view of the valley and snow-capped mountains, I feel very lucky because of the unexpected sunny day. The hotel gives away a bus card. Buses and trains in this area are free. I'm going to look around after dinner. However, it's hard to eat these days, because restaurants are closed and only a few can take out food. I don't want to go back to my room to eat and waste time, but it's very troublesome to make soup on the roadside, so I found that only the world-famous restaurant chain brand Golden Arch is the most suitable. Finally, I took a hamburger and sat on the side of the road watching the snow-capped mountains. After dinner, I set out to take the bus. There are two directions for buses in the town, one is to get on and the other is to get off. I chose the direction of going up the mountain. Every bus stop is very close, and the end of the No.2 bus I took is under a snowy hillside. Because of the good weather, many people came up with skis on their backs along the way, and they were very professional when they saw the equipment. I am the only vegetable chicken in the car. When you get off at the station, you can see the snowy road and slide down from the top of the mountain. Must be an old hand. People carrying skis climbed to the top of the mountain shouting together. The old dog and the puppy obviously didn't recognize Mark and just climbed up the mountain by themselves. I'm afraid you will exclude me! I'm a coward anyway.

But it's also shocking to see it halfway up the mountain. This valley is U-shaped, and you can see mountains stretching on both sides. The snow here is particularly deep, even if it is shallow, it doesn't reach my calf. Even my boots can't step in, so I can only walk where I have been stepped on. The scenery halfway up the mountain has a unique flavor, that is, you can see the majestic peaks covered with snow and the quiet and peaceful villages in the valley. The mist in the mountain was gradually dispersed by the sunshine from the clouds, and the golden sunshine began to sprinkle on the white top of the mountain. Looking at such a beautiful scenery, the entanglement and depression in my heart slowly dissipated. Behind me, people kept sliding down the snowy road, with smooth movements and skilled skills. It looks really cool. After a while, I looked back and found a large glacier on the top of the mountain on my right. The faint ice blue is particularly pure, and it seems that you can feel the chill from so far away. The first time I saw the glacier with my own eyes, I was so excited that I couldn't help taking pictures with my mobile phone. Looking at this blue color, I suddenly remembered that the popular science I had read before said that the light in the snow cave was blue, so I dug a hole at the edge of the snow pile while no one was paying attention. Sure enough, there was a light blue light in the hole! Although this kind of behavior is a bit off the table compared with other people's chic skiing, I still find it very interesting. Isn't it the most important thing to have fun?

Because it was getting colder and colder on the mountain, I played for a while and then took a bus back to Chamonix. The rest of the time, I continued to visit places I had never been before and bought some snacks for dinner. There is a small river in the town. Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of Mont Blanc. There is a tall hotel by the river. The balcony of almost every room can face Mont Blanc. At first glance, most people can't afford it. After taking enough photos, I strolled to the small supermarket to buy food. At this time, the sun is about to set, so I chose the road I didn't walk during the day to return to my residence. After much shopping, I found that there are many small French houses in the town, but not the rich colors, but the fresh and lovely Macaron color system, which makes this cold town more lively. It was dark in the mountains long ago, and after 4 o'clock, I couldn't see the sun, and it was even colder. Although I can still walk around, I can't stand the cold. I quickly returned to the hotel and took a hot bath. The indoor heating is fully turned on, and the whole room is warm and dry, which is particularly comfortable. Because I got up before 4 o'clock in the morning, I fell asleep in bed and fell asleep soon.

Because I went to bed early, I got up refreshed this morning. I went downstairs to get breakfast and went back to my room to eat leisurely. I arranged the photos before checking out. My car is at two o'clock in the afternoon. Although I can't go to the nearby village to play, I can still see the hillside, so I set out to climb the hillside, at least I can get a closer look at Nanzhen Peak. The hillside is full of Swiss-style wooden-topped villas with yards, which is the kind of house that you want to buy for 100 million lottery tickets in your fantasy. Walking along the road, the scenery of Nanzhenfeng becomes clearer and clearer. At the end of uphill road is the cable car station in Nanzhenfeng. Because there was no one in the station, I felt unwilling, sighed for half a day and had to go. I didn't rush down the mountain, but turned a fork in the road and headed for Mont Blanc. Nanzhen Peak is rocky, and you can see the gray-black peak exposed under the snow, while the opposite Mont Blanc is covered with snow all year round, even if it is exposed, it is a large piece of light blue ice. When the weather is fine, even standing on the top of the Bastille in our village, we can see the snow-white Mont Blanc. Although only halfway up the mountain, you can still see the scenery of the town at the foot of the mountain. The roof covered with thick snow and the chimney with white smoke are quiet and warm. I think it's about time to go shopping in town and buy refrigerator stickers. Both tourists and residents in the town are very friendly, and they will greet each other when they meet on the way for a walk, although they don't know anyone. Many foreigners who are new to France are not used to it, but after a long time, this kind of polite greeting, even from strangers, is quite pleasant.

There is no sun in the town today, and it is colder than yesterday. I couldn't stand it after shopping for a while. I walked into a beautifully decorated souvenir shop on the roadside and bought a pair of thick gloves and a refrigerator sticker. When I took it to pay, I was just about to ask if anyone had scissors to cut the label of my gloves directly. As a result, my master's grandfather took a look at my paw, which was as cold as a carrot. Before I could speak, he said to me sweetly: I'll cut off all the labels for you, and I can put them on soon. I guess he has seen many tourists who underestimate the cold like me. When I put on my gloves, I instantly felt that I was saved. I found something to eat and went back to the hotel to get my luggage and prepare to go back to the village.

Although the two-day trip is very short, it makes me feel particularly relaxed. The snow-capped mountains are quiet and peaceful, and the towering peaks make people open-minded. The cool color in the depths of the mountains has a magical power, which can calm the anxiety and make people calm. I can find peace every time I see it, which is why I especially like the deep mountains.