We are well into our three months here in Monte Rosa and have really got into the swing. We enjoy the ever-changing views of the mountains, the smell of log fires and the muffled silence of a snow-covered wilderness. The days have been a glorious blur of joyous ski descents and beautiful walks with theContinue reading ““There’s No Business Like Snow Business” – Our Season in the Alps!”
Monthly Archives: May 2018
STRANDED!
We were back to the look of reproach from the pups as we left today. Really. We should have listened…
Experiments on the Edge of Control
“The fastest I’ve done is 128km per hour. That’s about 70mph!” “Really? That’s about the same as me!” claimed a youthful American accent, concurring with London. Both a little too loudly for the confines of a crowded gondola. “You need the right slope. One that is steep and then flattens off.” they added, for everyone’sContinue reading “Experiments on the Edge of Control”
The Two-Mile High Club
It took 15 minutes for the ‘plane to circle and climb to 12,000ft, during which I became more and more nervous. I was the only first-timer and, although I fully trusted Max, to whom I was firmly strapped (in the doggy position) when they shouted “12,000ft. Doors OPEN!” I thought “You’re all MAD!”
World Wide Walkies 