Fortifying the body for the 6000 foot descent ...

At the Trift hut after the first 2500 foot descent I had a meringue dish and then Hugo's famed apple torte with whipped cream. After another 1500 feet we stopped at the Edelweiss hut and I had carrot cake with spectacular frosting. Finally, after another2000 foot descent we collected our extra gear from left luggage at the train station. We then had a beer to fortify ourselves for the uphill walk at the end of town where the youth hostel is.

I am thoroughly trashed ... heading out to get some food and watch England play Colombia.