So France is wonderful. The Pyrenees are pretty spectacular and offer the ability to ski one day and climb the next, all depending on weather and elevation of course.
But don't let these photos fool you! In between each adventure is plenty of work for both Camille and I. Thankfully our schedules are flexible enough to allow us to sneak out occasionally for mini-adventures (especially since my current client is in a timezone 8 hours behind us).
Starting with a small hike in Spain (the border is only 30 minutes away).
Decent views!
Decent goats too!!
Camille works at a hostel at a ski resort. I don't get the free lift tickets like she does, but I do get free rentals. And the lift tickets are half the price of the resorts in New England and the powder is 10 times as good.
It was my first time snowboarding in 15 years. Luckily it's something that stays with you and I was able to get back into it very quickly.
And we went just after a snow storm and had several feet of fresh powder! Something I've never experienced before but now I understand the appeal.
More hiking nearby, this time in France 15 minutes from Camille's apartment.
And eventually some climbing. We met up with Camille's friends Josselin and Cha, whom she met 2 years ago while working in the chasm in Padirac.
Of course there's limestone all over the Pyrenees and it's quite nice.
And some more snowboarding on a bluebird day. Camille decided to try snowboarding for the first and second time. After 2 days she went from falling often and being very discouraged to being able to carve left and right and ride down the trails quite quickly. Super proud of her!
There are a couple of weekly markets nearby to get fresh food from local producers.
Unrelated, but I forced her to pose for this very french photo of a girl and her baguette.
We also did a little snowshoeing at the resort. Again, the views aren't too shabby.
In our hunt for the best bakery around, we found this little place tucked away off of the main road. No frills or fancy display cases. Just good quality bread.
Another hike, another view.
Some more climbing with Josselin while Camille was working (she was more than a little jealous).
Another hike. This time with a small picnic.
So yeah, France is good!
