The Flying Monkeys are off to Zermatt, Switzerland tomorrow for a week of skiing. Yes an entire week of skiing, beer, German practice (Zermatt is in the area of Switzerland that speaks primarily German, rather than French), nude spa-ing, and good food.
Zermatt is NOT easy to get to from London, a short trip is not really feasible. We are flying to Geneva, then hoping a train for the 4-hour ride to Zermatt (you could fly into Zurich but it is more expensive and about the same distance from Zermatt).
Also, you cannot even book most hotels and rentals at ski resorts in Europe for less than a week, which says a lot about the humane and family-supportive vacation policy and culture. I learned in German class that the word Urlaub (holiday or vacation) doesn't even get an article, like "the holiday". This is because the Germans take several per year......it isn't "the vacation" - it is just one of many. Jerks.
As far as weather, we are expecting sun and warm temperatures the first few days with some chances for snow later in the week! We have been warned that the resort is not super snowboard friendly - so probably lots of flat spots that I will have to pull Dave over using a pole - what a weenie.
Anywho, I'll let you know how it was when we get back. xo
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I am forever grateful to my beloved ski dork Bubba for pulling my lame boarding self over the endless flat cat tracks and such encountered everywhere we've skied.
I can only assume that he's grateful to me for upping his street cred for being seen with a cool snowboarder.
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