Tag: france
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Day Three Hundred Forty One, December 29, 2011
The morning after a snowstorm, when all is still… Is it the color white? The purity of the snow? The softness of the crystal blanket? What is it that forces us into a humble silence and a deep state of contemplation? Is it the fact that a new canvas is set and all the past…
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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…