Flight over the Alpes

Taking off from Milano, the plane is climbing steeply to clear the Alpes. I get lucky and get to see the Alpes under sunny skies I recognize Zermatt, the Matterhorn, Bietschental, and other landmarks I know and have spent time there skiing or biking.

I get the feeling there will be many more Europe trips. Milano gives the feeling of a European Denver in terms of its size and proximity to the mountains.Read more