FRIENDSHIP

This is one of my favorite pictures from the trip, taken on the bridge that links the train station to the town of Charmonix. 4 elderly gentlemen from Japan, well ... silver strands under their ski caps and they spoke Japanese ... who are obviously friends. I watched them on the train, comparing notes on their tourist maps using bifocals, sharing pictures of Mont Blanc, and enjoying each other's jokes and laughters. They must also visit ramen shops, robatayaki joints and local watering holes at home together. Their closeness is unmistaken, it exudes fraternity and warmth. Life does not get any better for these folks, they are truly blessed, with friendship that can be tested by travelling together. Omedetou!