Now I can Ski (almost)
2008 in Gossensaß (Colle Isarco, South
Tyrol near Vipiteno / Sterzing
Hobbies - Westbury Park Strings - Backgammon - Photography
Above : Simon (our first instructor) pretending he can ski
Above : Peter, my real skiing instructor at Racines, learning the violin, before I learn to ski
Above : Martin & I before lesson 2 ; I know, we haven't got a clue !
Above : But my wife, Simonetta, knows what she is doing on skis
Above : So do lots of other people know what they are doing !
Above : Zena checking her progress
Above : Katia employs a new technique with her sticks
Above : Then she goes round in circles for some reason
Above : We found a restaurant; it's time for lunch
Above : Martin's arms are stuck in the skiing position even as he orders lunch
Above : There are mountains coming out of our heads!
Above : "Let's get some lunch", says Simon. "We can't ski on an empty stomach".
Above : It's not that I look stupid; I think I actually said something funny!
Above : Katia and Simonetta kitted out
Above : Primary colours look good
Above : Waiting, but still no sign of lunch... "They said it would be 1 more minute"
Above : After lunch... Afraid of heights ? Never (Simo's hair in foreground)
Above : Simonetta & Parents at the top... no problem!
Above : Simon forgot his Sunglasses
Above : Simonetta & Katia are about the same height...
Above : It's a pretty picture of the Dolomites
Above : The Beginners and the Pros
Above : Bye bye, and see you on skiis