Tag: alps
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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…
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Day Three Hundred Thirty Eight, December 26, 2011
La Chapelle d-Abondance, a tiny village, population 700 something, located in the region of Rhône-Alpes in France was our home for 4 cozy nights. Nothing like a snow covered small village to bring all dreams of winter wonderland into reality. The soft snow, the smell of burning wood and roasting marshmallows, the powder sugar covered trees, and…