Jean- Claude Masson
Still in Valle de Bravo, we spend the night in a hotel named "Beethoven"
Not only drawn by the name, but also by the advertisement for a room for 180 pesos. That must have been only one room he had for that price, because by the time we got there it was taken and there was hardly anybody around.
Anyways, the friendly french man let us set up our tent for the night for 100 pesos and the next day we got to hear his story about travels, living in Alaska for six years and climbing Mount McKinley twice while documenting it all on film. He traveled exclusively by himself except for his dog - the latest was Beethoven and he was buried on the hotel property - hence the name. We got to read in his book of fame and marveled at his pictures, stories and experience.
Now in his mid 60s', married with two grown sons he is not traveling anymore, but his eyes looked longingly at us while listening about our travel plans.
I feel honored to have met you , Jean - Claude, thank you for your inspiration!
