Just another day in Paradise

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August 15th 2007

Published: November 17th 2007

WOW, if we ever get this sent off it will be a miracle!!! This blog has been in the works for an entire year......yes, we were in Val D'Isere December '06 - May '07 (meak laugh) Sooo following our Christmas in England, we flew to Val D'Isere in the french alps to start work as chalet maids in a 5 star chalet...our first lot of clients were arriving the next day so let just say we were thrown in t... Read Full Entry

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Annecy

Best Week Ever

Finally all of 'Team France' had the week off together, so we went riding everyday and had elaborate dinners every night!! We all agreed that this was seriously the Best Week Ever, and one we won't forget for a long time!!!!

Best Week Ever

One powder day Wattie took us out the back country where we all learned how to ride powder the PROPER way......and our bodies never forgave us!!!

Best Week Ever

Em ripping it up on the most amazing 'hidden' runs we came across

Best Week Ever

Hollie joyously pointing out our fresh tracks after she, Em and I hiked across a ridge and dropped down

Best Week Ever

3 massive grins after successfully riding our new discovery all afternoon!!!

Tignes

The divine lake that sets the Tigne/Val D'Isere stage....perfectly mounted amongst the Alps to provide that extra 'wow' factor - thankyou Lord!!

Tignes

Les trois mademoiselles, posing 80's styles

Fun Times

Look at our new boards!! Very proud indeed

Tomfoolery

Take note of our informative blackboard behind us...."Vas-y Mollo = Easy Tiger", "Jamais de la vie! = Not if you're the last person on earth".....our French was coming along nicely......

Tomfoolery

HOT!

Tomfoolery

AND HOTTER!!

Tomfoolery

This is just typical Em, hanging out doing her daily stretches......

Em Divine

And the God's shone down and declared "you have the most amazing parking skills in Val D'Isere"......then choked

Chalet

After a glorious snowfall

Chalet

Just outside, Mr Tumnus was sadly no-where to be seen =(

Val D'Isere

Mid-Winter, blooming in all its glory - and glory it brought....gloooorious

Spring Time

The end of a rewarding season saw the purchases of many HOT new pieces of equipment....here's Em showing off her lovely Burton board for all to gaze at in awe......

Spring Time

Em's lovely Dad and some friends came to visit for a week of FUN at the Chalet and romp in the Alps......

Spring Time

Em and her Dad John, enjoying the view high up on Grand Motte

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