This is my favourite place in Kazakhstan in Winter - the valley you can see is where Chimbulak ski resort is. We took this photo yesterday, after spending seven hours with all the kids skiing and playing in the snow. The eldest two went with their dad and did their first attempt at skiing down the middle ridge of trees, through the powder snow and under branches - a massive step in their skiing ability. Even he said that he felt quite proud of their efforts, and he is not easily impressed. The youngest stayed with me at the bottom of the slopes and practiced walking about on her tiny little plastic strap on skis that I imported from Scotland. At seven months pregnant, I have hung up my ski boots - not actually because I feel I cannot manage a gently glide down the slopes on a quiet day, but more because of the disapproving tutting that is emanating from everyone I know at the thought of a pregnant woman skiing.
We had a delicious lunch together, the sun shone, it was quite simply magnificent to look at and everyone felt great at the end of the day.
What a place to spend the holidays :-) gorgeous!!!! We have just been for a fabulous walk through the snowy forest ... but no mountains here :-( x
ReplyDeleteI know, not bad, eh! Certainly makes life feel pretty sweet at times.
ReplyDeleteHow very beautiful, I had no idea.
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