High Monutains - my dreams from youth

What a day. Slept till 8 am - which does not happen very often. The day started with the purchase of the equipment which is obligatory in Aosta Valley.
The chains.
It is something normal here that people have them and keep in their cars from 15th October till end of April.
So... it had to happen to me too.
Roseline (my host) went with me and explained my need of being instructed. It was quite entertaining for all including myself. Frankly speaking - it is not the easiest thing to install the chains. Anyway I need to exercise before Wednesday - when I need to go to La Thuile (very close to Mont Blanc).
Today was the day I dedicated to Matterhorn. Italians call it Monte Cervino.
The road was full packed with cars. I have forgotten that the 8th December is a church holiday and Italy is having long weekend. All small places were crowded - felt like in Zakopane.
Anyway- drove to Cervinia checking from time to time if I am still controlling the car. With the speed of 40 km which drove Italins crazy. They drive.... So beeping and flashing lights - I got used to that.
Anyway arrived to a big parking where I could see my dream and .... there were caravans parked. So surreal filling.
The next place on the way back was a small village Chamois. A small place you can reach only by cableway. No cars and just white. White dry snow. Sun ...

Yes.... sun... I am just talking with Daga on Skype and noticed that something happened to my face. It changed color but why neck is still white ? ....

All day I had the filling that I am surrounded by postcards. I could see the pages from calendars with Alps landscapes.
I think I have enough Alps for some days.

Anyway.... technology .... I am in Italy in a small village near Albano working and still can see how my friends are decorating Xmas tree....