I have stopped counting.....it takes a few hours to realise that the children have really gone home and that we can stop caring for them for the time being......
This years trip has been amazing. The return to Sauze d'Oulx was definitely one of our best decisions. The resort was perfectly suited to our group who could access the vast mountain so easily. Even our complete beginners went up to one of the highest slopes after day two. I always have my heart in my mouth when the instructor says come on you're ready to go up to his group of newbees but this is quickly replaced by warm pride as they competently ski down. Our group of 12 advanced skiers flew around the mountain at such speed that we wondered sometimes if they really had passed us or if it was a blur. Their instructor commented that if they lived in Italy they would have been picked up by the regional talent scouts. He was so impressed with their determination and willingness to try whatever he suggested. The intermediates were also complemented on their tenacity and comradeship. Their instructor Stefano was very proud of them. The lower intermediate group persevered to master their parallel turns and again Max commented on how hard they had worked.
The group have been exceptional both on the mountain and when taking part in all of the activities. The indoor football was a great success, the town quiz was challenging and the games room was fab. The whole group were dancing at the disco even though some were still in their seats!!! The ice cream was so good we had to go back the next day. The karaoke was such fun...for most anyway.
So thank you parents for lending us your children!!! They have all grown throughout the week in so many ways. I am sure that they are totally exhausted and will sleep well tonight. I know that Mr Brewer is planning on creating a DVD that you might like to see. Similarly we will share all of our photos that the group have taken.
Until the next time.....Liz Brown
