Spring Has Arrived.
In our part of the Swiss Alps spring has made its presence known over the last few days.
After last week’s late season ski tour, I was hoping for a bit more of the same.
But alas, it was not to be.
I finally had to give in and get our bikes ready for a sunny afternoon family outing.
It’s not all bad, I have to admit.
When the grass turns green, the flowers come out and the temperatures push 20’C, our little valley comes alive with a different type of energy.
And, of course, bike riding is something I love as well.
So, we headed off from home, next to the river and upstream towards the still snow capped higher peaks at the end of our valley.
From the images it may seem not many people were out, but it was in fact quite busy.
Lots of people enjoying the sunny weather after a few days of cold and rain.
We were fortunate to make it to our goal (a family friendly self service restaurant with play area for kids) in fairly good time.
Only five hundred breaks and seven hundred and sixty two tantrums later.
But after an ice cream (for our 5 year old) and some coffee (for mom and dad) all seemed right again.
Just as well, as we had to race home in time to take the washing down before the next rain clouds arrived!
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PS - as I near the one year mark of this publication, I have some thoughts on the direction I want to take it, please share your thoughts / opinions if you have any.
PPS - on that note, keep an eye out in that regard in the next post or two.
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Until next time ✌🏽.
Cornelius
Last week’s blog / newsletter:
Spring Ski Touring After Work and In the Daylight (Winning!)
The sun is setting a bit later in the evenings, as well as rising a bit earlier in the mornings here in the mountains as we head further into spring. But I’m not done with ski tour just yet. In fact, the great thing about the longer daylight hours is that I can do some early morning / late afternoon ski tours when it is still light enough without neading …
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Finally some positive movement towards warmer weather for our much anticipated visit next week.