These are the flowers I was talking about:




I forgot the lake's name, maybe Emerald, but it was a beautiful spot for rest, and even better for peeking at what is awaiting us.



Here are the Italians getting ready to attack the final ascent :) I hope you can see the little white dot on the black band of rock (right picture): that would be one of the mountain goats hanging out with her family. Pretty scary sight.



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