Well, so much for getting above the cloud line. Rainy and windy and cold at the top, about 20m visibility. No Alps for Eric. :(

Bought waterproof gear, and hiked the alpine flower walk. Pretty but also spooky. That done, got some warm food in me, and started down. So much fun. Want to do it again! I thought it would be hard on the arms, but no problems. About 10 mins into the ride, a patch of sky cleared up, allowing me a great view of the road down. Utterly gorgeous.