How wonderful to see the beautiful Alps again! Have missed them!
I went to Verbier for a few days with work. It was a wonderful break and the weather was wonderful, although it had not been snowing that much. I think the more experienced skiers among us weren't too pleased about the amount of snow, but it was nice all the same.
I have never skied in my life, and so had a beginner lesson with Eric (a newbie, like me!). It was for 3 hours, but managed 2.5 only! We were totally shattered and it was HOT!!!! The beginner slopes were very icy, and so skiing was fast and breaking was difficult! Alas, I only fell on my bum ONCE!!! Quite pleased about that! Although, some might say that I wasn't trying hard enough! ;o)
So, after lesson, decided to retun the skis: as I was not going to be skiing the day after ( I just knew it). So returning the skis was simple, but just as I got to the shop the skis slipped through my fingers and I cut my thumb. Quite deep! Blood was EVERYWHERE! Ask Eric. I have a witness!! I returned the skis and the guy in the shop gave me a plaster! So that was that.
As for the next day, Angela, Eric and I decided to go all the way up to Mont Fort (the highest point in Verbier). After a number of cable cars and gondolas, we get there, and it was COLD!!!!! So, gloves and hats come out, all round. It was truly beautiful up there. So calming and serene. I just love it!
Met up with everyone for lunch and then started our way back down. It takes a good 30-40 minutes in total for the journey down. I think it was 4-5 cable cars/gondolas.
The chalet was lovely. Just as you imagine a swiss chalet should be. All wooden and VERY creeky! ;o) The chalet people were really nice and Ron, the cook, was a really good cook! The meals and cakes he made all the time I was there was great. I am sure he continued to delight the rest of his guests after I left!
So, after 2 full days in the Alps it was time to go back home. Transfer company had booked me in for the 16th Feb and not 16th Jan, so the chalet reps drove me to the nearest main town and the company picked me up from there! Phew! I was worried that I was going to be late for plane. Flight went well, slept through most of it; and got back home around 5pm.
Enjoy the pictures.
