Can't Wait to Be Home Again

It's been a while since I've posted on here, and for good reason. I wasn't home for three weekends in a row, then last weekend all I wanted to do was sit around in my pajamas recovering (mission accomplished!). So finally I am getting around to another post. Let's do a quick recap of the last few weekends (sorry about the weird layout of the pictures, it is the one thing I can't figure out on this blog).


March 2-4 Bristol with Chloe for her Hen Night

Dinner before a night out!

Simon and Libby Napping

"What did I just drink?"

Chloe and the cutie

The crew

Everyone loves a extra large cocktail!

Such a happy baby!

Talking about suicide shots

Libby the next morning...

Dancing at the 80s club

I flew into Bristol right after our week in France to meet Chloe and Simon's happy faces (and Libby's cute smile!) I had a quiet and enjoyable chat with Chloe the first night before everyone else arrived and chaos ensued. We had a delicious indian takeaway, and retired for an early night. The next day I did a bit of shopping before all the trains/flights came in. Then the party started! We went to an interesting all you can eat restaurant, then drank at a few different pubs. Next was the 80s club - ridiculous! One more pub and we called it a night. It couldn't have been later than 1am, but we were all exhausted. 

March 9-11 Rugby (Ireland vs. Scotland) in Dublin


My friends had bought tickets to a rugby match in Ireland,  and they invited me along. We took an evening train to Zurich and caught a night flight. When we arrived in Zurich, the man at passport control was the most friendly person I have ever met at an airport. Here was our conversation (or what I can remember of it).
Guy: Hello, welcome to Ireland.
Me: Thanks (gives him my passport)
Guy: How long are you staying for?
Me: Just until Sunday
Guy: And what is the purpose of your visit?
Me: I'm here for the rugby match
Guy: Well I hope you have a great time! How are you doing?
Me: I'm okay, just a bit tired.
Guy: Well don't go to sleep, get out there and have a pint!
Me: Erm, thanks! (takes my passport back and leaves)


The match was incredible. We had seats 4 rows from the pitch and we were surrounded by some interesting people. We started drinking a bit early, but we enjoyed the whole game. We grabbed dinner afterwards (very good idea, although it was accompanied by a few more pints) then headed out to Temple Bar district. After a few bars we found a good place to stay. I spent a lot of time trying to find the toilets (I swear they hide them), and then I took a nap on the bar. At that time, I realized I am an old lady who needs to go to sleep. I said farewell to my friends and got myself home. I woke up alive with a bit of a fuzzy head the next day. We chilled until our flight then returned to Switz. 

  

   

  

Just in case you didn't know where the beer was....

March 16-18 Pajama Time

I drank tea and sat in my pajamas. It was a tough weekend :)

March 23-25 Now!

More tea and pajamas, although this time I managed to leave the flat for a dinner with friends and a run the following day. Oh and I saw the Hunger Games. Niiiiice. 

R&R in Tignes

I am nearing the end of my one week vacation, and I have to say it has been the most relaxing in a long time. Paul and I, along with two friends, rented a small apartment in an area called Tignes in France. "But you live in Switzerland!" everyone said, "Why go to France?" #1 reason? It is WAAAAYYYY cheaper. #2 reason, it's my vacation, if I am going to go snowboarding in Switzerland, I'll sleep at home to save money, and then it's not much of a vacation. #3 reason, I like to explore new places. Tignes (and Espace Killy) is a HUGE mountain area. 

Some of the slopes!

So last Saturday, off we went. The apartment was cozy - it could sleep 7 but there were only four of us so there was plenty of room. Breakfast (eggs, porridge, crossants, and bread) were delivered each morning. Cake came in the afternoon while we were gone and dinner was served in the main Chalet a few minutes away. Dinner was 3 courses, delicious, and served with 2 liters of free wine. I pretty much want to go back there immediately. 

Now the snowboarding. The first day started a little cloudy, but that broke up almost immediately. The rest of the days were brilliant and blue. I won't bore you with all the stories of the runs, but we did accidentally turn down a black run, then hike back out of it. 

Our friends, Kai and Fia

The snow was nearly perfect if a little slushy (the way I like it!) and the sun was so warm you could sit in a t-shirt while having a beer... which I did more than once. Paul was the smart one who kept pointing out we were on vacation. If we wanted to take a beer break instead of squeezing in a million runs, then that was what we should do. After that comment it became beer o'clock quite often. Pretty much every time I looked at my watch it was beer o'clock again. 

Hiking up the black run. It's harder than it looks!

The holiday crew

I found some beautiful green and blue runs that I loved going down. I stopped to take pictures, soaked in the sun and enjoyed every minute. There wasn't a second where I wished I was somewhere else. That is rare for me, but it was sure a nice feeling. While I was snowboarding, everything felt perfect. While I was eating or resting with my friends I was perfectly content. I wasn't stressed about my next assignment or paper, or what to grade, or planning or photocopying. I think everyone needs more vacations to recharge their batteries and get a little break. 

I love snowboarding!

Not bad weather

My famous pose.

Paul is an awesome snowboarder and teacher

The last evening after spending the day just with Paul, I took an hour or so for myself and went to the Bien Etre (well being) center. I skipped between the jacuzzi, steam room, and sauna. I just breathed and relaxed and tried to stop my body from aching - 5 days on the mountain can do that to you. After a last dinner and drinks with our table mates, I watched a movie with our friend Fia and then went to bed. I know it was early, but I was tired!

Panorama fun time

My love <3

Me on my last day

The next morning I packed up and caught the bus to Geneva to fly out. Although I was sad to be leaving a day early, I was excited for my next adventure. Every day is a new adventure!