The Dolomites

We fell in love with Selva Val Gardena during our recent ski-ing holiday. It was our first visit to the Dolomites but won’t be our last. Although it was late spring, the snow was good, meaning we could ski the Saslong and the 10.5k La Longia from Seceda down to Ortisei on a day trip (which also took in an underground funicular).  Best of all were our three tours of the 45k Sellaronda. We skied the second clockwise circuit on our final day which, as it was bright and sunny meant we could fully enjoy the stunning, alpine, karst scenery.

Whistler while you work

Andy and I are so proud of Nerea as she has just been accepted as a ski instructor on the Whistler Ski-Kids programme for next November.  She had a gruelling hour long  interview on Skype with a huge range of questions and scenarios before they offered her a place.  We’re absolutely delighted for her as not only does it mean that we’ll be ski-ing in Whistler next season (yippee)  but it’ll be yet more  experience for her future Primary Teacher plans.  The confidence and maturity she has shown for an 18 year old is astonishing and actually leaves me awestruck.