24th February 2008 - Hot hot hot in La Rosiere

Today the sun was out and the temperatures rising. We walked H in the park, had a leisurely breakfast and then drove up to La Rosiere. When we arrived the temperature was already 11 deg.

The snow was already like sugar but the slopes were relatively empty. We all skied together, taking a trip to the back side of La Rosiere where the snow was better. The long drag lifts were a bit of a pain but again the slopes were empty.

Lunch in the sun was relaxed (salad and french onion soup).

A wee afternoon ski in 15 deg was v nice and we headed back to the apartment for 4PM.

Tonight we are eating at La Savoyard in Bourg. We are expecting to eat somthing with the word fondu in it!!

23rd February 20008 - Transfer Day

Today was all about sating goodbye and saying hello. We said goodbye to Tim although this goodbye was a little long and drawn out. We went of breakfast in town, walked H and then jumped in the car and straight into a traffic jam. After 10 minutes of standing still, we decided it must bbe a bad accident so took Tim to the Station which was packed. There were no trains to we tried driving a differrent route.

After 30 minutes the road was blocked with snow so, we headed back towards Moutier via a high mountain road (via Velmux). We eventually rejoined the traffic jam and crawled towards Moutier. The jam was caused by traffic lights which control how many cars can go through the tunnels at once.

We arrived at Chambery airport with 4 minutes of check in left. Tim checked in just in time but was then told there would be a 1.5 hr delay.

We drove off towards a town called Aix Les Bains. This great town is on a huge lake and the weather was very warm. Heather had fun in the lake and we chilled out in the sum.

Joy and Andy arrived 1 hr late and we had a good journey back to Bourg.

Plently of bubbly and wine was consumed with Salmon and Salad!!

22nd February 2008 - Les Arcs - Good Snow

Today was a big ski day as it was Tim's last day. we were up on the slopes early and skied until 3.30PM. It was very busy so we made our way over to Valandery area where it was quiet.

We has a coffee break at the Hotel Vanoise in Piesey which went on longer than usual.

At night we went to La Arsibahn restaurant in Bourg. The lamb was excellent!!

A good day all round.