Pyrénées-Orientales, Montpellier

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Travel Period: 22 Dec 2008 - 02 Jan 2009

Xmas

I spent 4 days in Fred's place for Xmas - to experience the mid night church singing and praying, though I understand nothing. We went to the church at 9pm and came back by 12am, then start eating 'dinner' at 1am. After 'dinner' it was the most exciting part of the whole festive season - opening the presents. By the time we finished all it's nearly 3am, I was exhausted (of doing nothing).

Ski

After xmas we were heading to Pyreenee Orientales, part of the mountain range that separate France and Spain. This is the natural barrier that keep these 2 countries separated and not to be invaded easily in the past.

We stayed in a chalet in Bolquere, but we also visited Font Romeu at night, a nearby town which is more happening.

My first ever skiing - as you can see how I speed, lost control, fall and have a swollen foot as a result of twisting my ankle.

New Year

Bringing a twisted foot to new year party is not fun. After skiing, we continue the holiday in Montpellier - one of the main cities in Southern France. It is also a university town with one of the oldest medical school in the world. We were having new year's eve party and enjoy the last few days of the holiday.

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Photos

Fred
most exciting moment in xmas - opening the gift

waiting for another train
on the way to Bolquere

my snowman
with Ferrero Rocher and Snickers

Comments

[Dave]

long time...
Hi KW, great to see you are still exploring and experiencing new things in Europe! We should catch up sometime soon - may be after work one eve?