#afternoonbubbles@löwenhotel #glorioussunshine #skisontoday

Saturday 27th Jan, 5.30, 0dg with a tiny flag flutter. Looking out the window I cannot see to the top of the mountain, but the HochJoch is forecasting a sunny day. Boot bag is plugged in... yes it is Saturday but it will only be a 9.30-12 ski morning as you do. No tasking for me today but am on for tomorrow so can make a few runs this morning while the weather is fine. Yesterday, after my session at the hairdresser, we sat outside for lunch in glorious sunshine. We also finally placed the little Piwakawaka that I brought over from New Zealand. We have pierced him into the grape vine leader in the garden so it is always visible out on the sun terrasse. In the afternoon I walked into the village for a lovely afternoon catchup in the Löwen Hotel Schruns. Bubbles and chat, a perfect afternoon with Margaret Sutcliffe. Time is passing quickly .. it is almost the end of Jan, and Feb is always a short month. Sad face. It is so noticeable in the evenings, when I first arrived back in December it was pitch dark at 16.30 - 17.00 and the young one here in the house left for school in the dark at 6.30am and arrived home in the dark at 17.00, now we have evening light until well after 17.00. It makes walking into the village in the evenings rather lovely. It is spring weather here but I do not think winter has finished its job yet.