Late Fall in St Andre

There is a definite 'winding down' feeling right now. Some of the shops in the village have closed till the end of Nov. I'm assuming things start to get busier in December with the ski season.

The melezes (pine trees that change color and lose their needles) are just magnificent and the weather is still good. In fact, blue skies, cool air and warm sun make this time of year great for hiking but sometimes a little chilly for cycling. 

The sheep are gradually being moved out of the mountains; right now, most are back in the plains, but there are still some herds on the smaller peaks. Here, lambs are born in the fall (when the mothers are fattest) and some are really tiny.

I've been doing a little less flying than earlier in the fall, but still getting some airtime.

A few pics