Finally, we got some of the snow that has been dumping down over the UK for the past week or so. Which is nice. We were actually starting to get a little jealous of all those "sledging in Hyde Park" photos in the papers.... But the weather has well and truly turned now, just in time for the February half-term holidays. Which, the more you talk to people who have worked here before, sound like absolute hell on earth. For example, my ski school has over 200 children booked in for our group lessons next week and that's just in the morning. Luckily, I have just heard that I am being spared that chore, having been assigned a nice (hopefully) easy private lesson on full days - so free lunches for me all week, assuming I can actually sort out booking the restaurants every day. Which will be no mean feat with the number of people about! And apparently I am spared again the week after - I must be doing something right to keep the right people happy! Vicki on the other hand is not so lucky with 4 kids under the age of 6 in the chalet. Kids teas, cots and high chairs all round! 
The big news the past week is that Vicki went snowboarding! (photographic evidence attached!)Hurrah! Having always sworn well away from having anything to do with those weird people with two feet strapped to one piece of wood, she eventually decided to make the most of being out here for a season and give it a whirl. She did remarkably well for her first time, and again on our second outing until a freak twist meant that the session came to a slightly premature halt. But turns were made, edges were held and only one or two edge-catches were seen (and felt). So a good time was had by all, and I can announce that we are not getting divorced, despite me having taught Vicki to both ski and snowboard. Result!
Vicki here - Just joined Rob in the pub after our team meeting (in the church hall of all places as there's nowhere else big enough for us all to congregate!).
I've had a nice (relatively) simple week with 3 days off (luxury - but only because I had to give up a day last week to cover for an ill chef!) and 2 days shadowing the chef in the flagship SV chalet, which so far has been fantastic. Makes me realise that I really am playing at this cheffing thing (although from my guest feedback so far I seem to be pulling it off!). Last night we were preparing a full on 5 canape, amuse bouche, starter, main, desert and cheese affair. Needless to say the stuff these guys know is amazing and I learnt more in one evening that I ever have before. It's great as it's the only chalet with a seperate (ie not open plan) professional style kitchen so I can ask loads of random questions and taste everything! I'm really looking forward to my full day up there on Thursday too.
Chalet changeover on Sunday was made all the more bearable by the fact that my chalet is one of only a few who have Sky Sports. Unfortunately I've only found Spurs fans here so clearly none of them were welcome to come over and watch the match!! Shame it wasnt a better result!
Too much snow for skiing at the moment which is a bit of a pain. Most of the lifts were shut for wind today but hopefully will get out tomorrow afternoon for my free lesson (with one of the ski schools we use rather than Rob). Whilst Rob is the most fantastic teacher ever, I probably don't listen as much as I should so it's been quite good having someone else tell me what I should be doing every now and then. Having been out on the snowboard once or twice I'm quite looking forward to getting back out on skis and reminding myself I can do this snowy mountain thing!
Too much snow for skiing at the moment which is a bit of a pain. Most of the lifts were shut for wind today but hopefully will get out tomorrow afternoon for my free lesson (with one of the ski schools we use rather than Rob). Whilst Rob is the most fantastic teacher ever, I probably don't listen as much as I should so it's been quite good having someone else tell me what I should be doing every now and then. Having been out on the snowboard once or twice I'm quite looking forward to getting back out on skis and reminding myself I can do this snowy mountain thing!
More from us once we've recovered from half term!
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