The life outdoors

My lovely!


Winter came and went, and with it a new snow child is born. The little girl who would ski only between her mama's skis, holding onto her mama's poles is to be seen no more. Instead, there is a snow monster, who zooms down the slopes at light speed, scaring her parents, who yells at people who want to help her get off the chair lift, because she can do it all by herself, a monster who wants to get on the "expert chairlift" and ski down the most difficult slopes, legs shaking, a monster who goes up levels as fast as she skis, and keeps on skiing even if she can't feel her frozen fingers.

We had lots of snow time this year - Sunday lessons at Alpental, winter break at Big White in Canada. I already made reservations for 4 weeks of skiing at Big White next winter. I can't wait to ski  with you again.

Skiing is not the only thing we did this winter. We also went to an alpaca farm. We stayed in a yurt, which is a slightly more protected tent. We cuddled all four of us in one bed to stay warm. It was a working farm where we joined the morning chores, feeding the alpacas and the chicken, and cleaning their living space. We got to rake lots of poop, and papa hauled them away with a big shovel. The alpacas were so curious about us. The first day you were scared of the alpacas, especially of the one llama - was bigger than the alpacas. But you were calmer on the second day. Both you and Zoe got freshly laid eggs, and we made an omelette at the outdoor kitchen. It rainy and cold, but great fun. We went hiking on the snow, and warmed up in a cafe in town. We loved it so much that we will be back during sheering week in summer.

They make yarn out of the sheered fiber. On our second night, I stayed up until past 4am, knitting 2 hats from the yarn of the alpacas on the farm. The main house where we check in had a bowl of chocolate. Every time we stepped in, you girls took multiple pieces. You still love chocolate and deserts. And I love you.

Mommy