61.27 Nevada: Las Vegas: 'Ze Frenchman', a different flavor from another attractive desert.
Jen faces ascent number 2 of 4. The Frenchman provides an incredibly steep ascent, 3 on the way to the peak and one on the return. Add a scree surface into the mix and it is a strenuous climb up and tricky down. Strength and energy followed by skill respectively—that's the theory, anyway. However, it makes for a fantastic experience. Part of the reward. (The road below in the distance is the commencement point). Our period on 'The Frenchman' was again a wonderful experience. Often, as we struggle up mountains, down too, one becomes philosophical. While the physical aspect of a person sweats and struggles, the mental side sits back and questions the sense of it all (latter is a good deal if you can secure it). Much of the time, the brain offers no sympathy but occasionally, makes the point that 'you asked me to arrange it all and I did what your soul wanted.' After all, you can build and tone your muscles, exercise the mind and broaden your thinking but the so...