Hello there!
So, what's new?
Will try to keep it short and sweet!
Snow day was fantastic. There was so much snow, very exciting. It was only the second time I've tried snowboarding (the last time being one day at Baw Baw 3 or 4 years ago so i think i can still call myself a begginer) but I had a lesson in the morning and spent the afternoon with Alice (who was skiing for the first time) and another beginner skier. We were a very funny bunch I think. I was pretty happy though, my "time spent on bum" to "time spent standing" ratio was pretty good :) . Am looking forward to going again after christmas holidays!
Last weekend was also the "Fete des Lumieres" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%AAte_des_lumi%C3%A8res. It started out as a religious tradition, lighting candles on the window sill on the 8th of december to thank Mary for stopping the plague from reaching Lyon. It's turned into quite a tourist attraction! So I spent Sunday evening strolling around the town. It was quite impressive. There are some really spectacular light shows but it gets very crowded.
Decided to run away this weekend for a bit of R & R. I went to visit some family friends from dad's work, Maryline et Michel. They live about an hour north of Lyon in the french countryside. It was so lovely to get away for a bit not to mention all the cosy comforts - sitting beside the fireplace, a nice warm bath, a massive double bed with a nice warm doona and of course Maryline's delicious cooking! Lots of cheese and plenty of local products. She even made me a "raclette"! We also were babysitting the little 2 year old neighbour for the weekend. She was very sweet, especially when we were putting up the christmas decorations!
Just got back. Have a busy week ahead. Waterpolo match against Grenoble on Tuesday, JA thing on Wednesday, a few classes, plenty of study and then off to Paris on Friday night for Christmas holidays!!!
Have been a bit lazy photo wise, might get another album up this week.
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Miss you lots
Alex xoxo
So, what's new?
Will try to keep it short and sweet!
Snow day was fantastic. There was so much snow, very exciting. It was only the second time I've tried snowboarding (the last time being one day at Baw Baw 3 or 4 years ago so i think i can still call myself a begginer) but I had a lesson in the morning and spent the afternoon with Alice (who was skiing for the first time) and another beginner skier. We were a very funny bunch I think. I was pretty happy though, my "time spent on bum" to "time spent standing" ratio was pretty good :) . Am looking forward to going again after christmas holidays!
Last weekend was also the "Fete des Lumieres" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%C3%AAte_des_lumi%C3%A8res. It started out as a religious tradition, lighting candles on the window sill on the 8th of december to thank Mary for stopping the plague from reaching Lyon. It's turned into quite a tourist attraction! So I spent Sunday evening strolling around the town. It was quite impressive. There are some really spectacular light shows but it gets very crowded.
Decided to run away this weekend for a bit of R & R. I went to visit some family friends from dad's work, Maryline et Michel. They live about an hour north of Lyon in the french countryside. It was so lovely to get away for a bit not to mention all the cosy comforts - sitting beside the fireplace, a nice warm bath, a massive double bed with a nice warm doona and of course Maryline's delicious cooking! Lots of cheese and plenty of local products. She even made me a "raclette"! We also were babysitting the little 2 year old neighbour for the weekend. She was very sweet, especially when we were putting up the christmas decorations!
Just got back. Have a busy week ahead. Waterpolo match against Grenoble on Tuesday, JA thing on Wednesday, a few classes, plenty of study and then off to Paris on Friday night for Christmas holidays!!!
Have been a bit lazy photo wise, might get another album up this week.
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Miss you lots
Alex xoxo
