She became also increasingly disappointed with flying, especially when she started piloting Boeing 737 charters across Europe. As a result of increased automation, there was little contact with the passengers who became tantamount to freight. In the 1980s, she gave up her job as a pilot for a couple of months in order to accompany Jean Troillet in his expedition to Mount Everest, Jean Troillet's expedition. As the only non climber of the group she was able to reach a height of . While being there, she meditated on the attractions of Buddhism.