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Photo Update...At last

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Val-d'Isère March 21st 2006

My temporary home

WeeJill

All Here are some photos as promised. Jx... read more

Life as a chalet girl

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Val-d'Isère March 12th 2006

WeeJill

Hi All It's hard to believe that i have been working in France now for a week because it's gone so quickly. At first it was a bit surreal bing away from Glasgow and my 9 - 5 job but i'm settling into the work hard play hard culture. Working with loads of nice people and starting to get the hang of working in the restaurant (not spilt anything hot on a guest yet or dropped anything!) Sunday is the busiest day for us and i was at work for 5am to help all the guests get their breakfast and coach transfers then it's a rush to get all the rooms cleaned for the new guests arriving. Finished at 1pm and on a split shift so will be back in the restuarant from 6pm - 11pm ... read more

Adventure to France

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Val-d'Isère March 8th 2006

WeeJill

Hi All Well, i'm finally here in Tignes after a very long journey. The plane journey to Geneva was fine, it was the bus journey to the resort that caused a few headaches. Due to avalanches the road to our resort was closed and we had to spend the evening in a gym hall on crash mats! It was bl**dy cold but i met loads of my new work mates and it was a bit of a bonding experience and certainly something to talk about with the new guys in the resort. Another girl (Roni) was starting on thhe same day as me and she is now my room mate in our new apartment. The accommodation is basic and cosy but in a great location right beside the ski lifts and above a bar! there has ... read more

Les Arcs 2006

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Val-d'Isère January 6th 2006

Across the Alps

JulieP

Hey Ho everyone, Well it's been a while since i've added anything on here - mostly due to the fact that i'm so busy at the moment with uni and the fact that i've not been anywhere too exciting. That was until last month. After a hectic Christmas and New Year involving the usual shennanigans I headed off to Les Arcs in the South of France for 8 days with a bunch o people from uni. After a 36 hour bus ride we got there and boy was the discomfort worth it. When we arrived there was about 2ft of snow on top of most of the vehicals, it was dark but we were 1800ft up the side of a huge valley so could see all the lights over the whole area and everywhere was white. ... read more

Bogus Boarders

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Val-d'Isère December 24th 2005

Nic, Sarah and Davey

Dave and Nic

Nic's dad decided to treat the family to a snowboarding holiday in Val d'Isere and thanks to clever costumes and make up Dave sneakily took the place of his wife, Yvonne. Snowboarding was a lot of fun and very painful. So painful that Nic reverted to skis half way through the week! We enjoyed more great food and wine, made some good friends and had a jolly good time. We will be sure to do it again some time soon... read more

Brief history of France

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am...more history

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