Day Three Hundred Forty, December 28, 2011

Do you know that feeling? Crisp wind tickling your face, clean air filling your lungs, power exerted by your muscles as you zip down a snowy slope, completely invigorated and energized? No wonder we put up with the bulky outfits, the chilly weather and the risk of injury. Skiing is a thrill so satisfying, especially when rewarded by a warm drink in the sun. Life can sometimes be just wonderful with something as simple as crystalized water on a mountain.

photo taken: from the ski lift looking down on skiers on the slopes of Chatel, French Alps.