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Jan and I were traversing the Grossglockner ....along with the world and his wife. Halting at Bikers Point ( where all the motorbikes gather ) to take in the spectacular views of the highest road pass in Europe, I wandered off piste, so to speak, to get some snow scenes.
While a short distance away from Jan and a gathering of Japanese party overlooking my position I saw a Marmot chewing on some grass. I took the photo I wanted and turned to see if Jan had seen it. Trying not to disturb the creature I sort of snorted huskily but with increasing impatient volume....
....."jan, Jan JAN" "Marmot" pointing at said beast
"What?" she mouthed
"MARMOT" again pointing at the furry diner
"WHAT?" she voiced just about audibly
"a F*&%$@ING MARMOT" I finally bellowed in exasperation.
As she turned her binoculars in the direction of the insulted creature....the Japanese party started pointing and repeating excitedly " F*&%$@ING MARMOT ".
I have just titled it plain Marmot but probably an Alpine Marmot in truth...and not a ...............
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