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My annual “Slide” trip to match my identity. The usual end of January boys trip for some skiing in the Alps. This year was back to our favourite area, the Three Valley’s in France with its huge ski area and modern efficient lift system. We stayed in the middle valley in Meribel Mottaret for the first time in a lovely apartment right on the slopes.

There was blue sky

There was time for eating (Steak Americaine on the slopes here)

There were snow-capped mountains

There was skiing

 

There was more blue sky

There was some cloud

There was more eating (afternoon waffles and beer became a mainstay)

And there was more skiing

 

There were awesome atmospheric days

There was a whole heap of sunshine

There was always time for beer

And amazing views from the apartment balcony

More sensational views

And lots of partying – by others – we’re all too old for such things. This the is La Folie Douce in Val Thorens, famed party spot throughout the Alps and always kicking in the afternoon

Time to reflect and take in the scene

That included Europe’s highest mountain

The views just kept coming

And the sunsets were breathtaking

And whilst overindulging were common-place

It was the skiing that lives long in the memory

 

We enjoyed one final day on the slopes before heading home after a an amazing week