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IV. Home spleen home
In the flakes of disillusion
Back in France after a feeling of “burn-out”, I spend seven months working in Chamonix in hospitality. Fall. Winter. Spring. Autumn is magnificent and I take the opportunity to go on many hikes in the valley, fascinated by the Mont-Blanc massif and the surroundings. The work in the restaurant is interesting at the beginning but the end of the year is very difficult. A large number of tourists and organizational and management problems make the days extremely exhausting. The depression that I have dragged for years explodes in my face and I endure several difficult months at the start of 2019. After a long black hole, I start to think and explore my mind in search of a way to a better state of mind.
Keywords: catering, tourism, Chamonix, snow, autumn, winter, depression, mountains, magnificent landscapes, personal reflection.
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dispatches.
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Glimpses of the Italian Tyrol
At the beginning of June 2019 I embarked on the exploration of the Dolomites. But personal problems forced me to shorten my trip. Here are some photos from my week in Italy.
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Interval in Provence
After seven months in Chamonix, I returned to Provence to visit my parents and prepare my next travels.
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A breath of Spring
End of my stay in Chamonix. Spring is back, I find motivation again and I take the opportunity to do a few activities.
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Winter rebirth around the Mount-Blanc
For several months snow covered the valley. It is the touristy season and the environment is transformed into a magnificent immaculate space.
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The black hole
The first months of 2019 are difficult. Winter is passing in Chamonix and I am facing depression.
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In the arms of winter
The good weather has passed, the tourists are back in the streets of Chamonix and my morale is playing hide and seek.
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An autumn in Chamonix
The autumn season in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley is a festival of beautiful colors.
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Adventures in the valley
Day hikes to continue to discover the magnificent landscapes of the valley before winter.
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Enchanted hikes
The Chamonix valley is ideal for hiking and I take advantage of the perfect weather to explore it.
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An autumn in the mountains
Return to France and start of a new adventure in Chamonix in the heart of the French Alps.
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Glimpses of the Italian Tyrol
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Interval in Provence
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A breath of Spring
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Winter rebirth around the Mount-Blanc
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The black hole
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In the arms of winter
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An autumn in Chamonix
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Adventures in the valley
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Enchanted hikes
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An autumn in the mountains
photographs.
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Glimpses of the Italian Tyrol
At the beginning of June 2019 I embarked on the exploration of the Dolomites. But personal problems forced me to shorten my trip. Here are some photos from my week in Italy.
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Interval in Provence
After seven months in Chamonix, I returned to Provence to visit my parents and prepare my next travels.
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A breath of Spring
End of my stay in Chamonix. Spring is back, I find motivation again and I take the opportunity to do a few activities.
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Winter rebirth around the Mount-Blanc
For several months snow covered the valley. It is the touristy season and the environment is transformed into a magnificent immaculate space.
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The black hole
The first months of 2019 are difficult. Winter is passing in Chamonix and I am facing depression.
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In the arms of winter
The good weather has passed, the tourists are back in the streets of Chamonix and my morale is playing hide and seek.
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An autumn in Chamonix
The autumn season in the Chamonix Mont-Blanc valley is a festival of beautiful colors.
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Adventures in the valley
Day hikes to continue to discover the magnificent landscapes of the valley before winter.
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Enchanted hikes
The Chamonix valley is ideal for hiking and I take advantage of the perfect weather to explore it.
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An autumn in the mountains
Return to France and start of a new adventure in Chamonix in the heart of the French Alps.
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Glimpses of the Italian Tyrol
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Interval in Provence
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A breath of Spring
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Winter rebirth around the Mount-Blanc
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The black hole
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In the arms of winter
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An autumn in Chamonix
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Adventures in the valley
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Enchanted hikes
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