Road trips and surprises

Hi everyone, sorry we didn't write a blog post last week but it was half term so we were quite busy, plus the slopes were busy and we only pottered out a few times.

However we did drive to Thonon on our day off just to get out of a ski resort for a while. We picked up Sam and Lorraine on the way and it's only about 45 minutes away. Parked up near a few sports shops and got some bits a pieces there but then carried on to the main town. It was a lovely clear blue sky day and we walked through the town and down to Lake Geneva. Being around boats and the water was a nice change from ski lifts and snow. There are very nice bakery's and chocolate shops in Thonon so we all got our lunch and sat out on the grass area over looking the lake that we had just walked along.

This week on our day off we packed up the car bright and early and set off for Les Houches which is a resort near Chamonix to meet Tom and Dad. It was Dads birthday and he didn't realise we were driving round to join them so it was a nice surprise for him. Arriving at 8.30 we were ready for first lifts up. It had been snowing all night and the sun was out for the morning, so we were in for a treat. Some fantastic skiing in a new resort. We stopped for a beer and lunch overlooking the Chamonix valley and with a great view of Mont Blanc. 

This weekend we have the rest of our families joining us with friends also. We are very excited to see everyone and will write up all about the weeks antics when we're resting after they all leave again. 

Bye for now

Bex xx

Powder days and night sledging

Bonjour,

As of this weekend we shall be half way through this years adventure! Can't believe it, it feels like we have just arrived again. 

However the fun carries on. Last Wednesday we decided to do the Portes du Soleil tour. We got up early, packed some sandwiches and were out side the Super Morzine lift waiting for it to open. The route took us through Les lindarets down to the bottom of Linga and jumped on the bus down the valley to Panthiaz. From there we went right to the far Swiss corner at the bottom of Torgon. Having reached there it was time to head back to France via Morgin, Champousson and Les Crosets. By 1.30pm we were back in Morzine and thinking about heading to Les Gets when the weather turned and we decided to call it a day. 

On Wednesday evening our guests were going night sledging and as it was something we hadn't done yet, we joined them. Basically you get given a sledge and a head touch and jump on the Pleney cable car to the top and wait for it to get dark. From there the group of you and guide sledge all the way back in to Morzine town. There were crashes and people falling out but definitely laughter the whole way down. Amazing fun and another thing ticked of the list. 

Staying in Chalet Thalassa with us last week were some family friends of Ants. It was fantastic to have Paul, Vanessa and Natalie come and stay with us. We had a great ski day in wonderful sunshine over to Switzerland with them. 

The weather at the moment is great. There has been several snow falls making the pistes and off pistes great. Next week is half term so good timing before it all gets well used. 

Today we have been out with our friend Emma making use of the sunshine taking lots of action photos. We traversed across from the top of the Chaux Flurie lift into the powder, Ant carrying his shovel, and built a little kicker. One by one we hiked up and jumped off and the best bit was you landed in soft powder! Ant got some great photos and videos which after sorting out we shall share with you all in the next blog. 

It's not much longer until our family's join us for the week and we're very much looking forward to seeing them. See you all soon

Bex xxx