Dane's Visit

We were excited to have our first guest in Lyon this week! Our friend Dane stopped by between trips to England and Germany for just a few days so we tried to squeeze in as much as we could. We toured the city's park and sampled local dishes, wine and beer. Joel was able to take a day off so we also took a day-trip to Annecy (pictured below) and did some paddle boating in the Annecy Lake amongst the French Alps. Temperatures were pushing +30 while he was here so we ended up having a nice couple of days. Bon Voyage Dane!

THANKS!

Joel & Amy

Chamonix / Mont Blanc

This weekend we drove 2 1/2  hours North/East of Lyon into the French Alps to Chamonix/Mont Blanc Ski Resort (France/Italy/Switzerland). In our one full day of riding we probably covered 40% of the regular runs, not to mention another entire mountain of "Off-Piste" zones that require a guided tour, harness, safety training etc (Joel will go back for those next season). Conditions were pretty foggy at the peaks but it turned into a nice spring day on the mountain in the afternoon. THANKS to the Bamsey family for the lift tickets, we had a great weekend!

Mont Blanc, seen behind us,  is the highest peak in Western Europe at 4810m.

We also stopped in Annecy on the way home for lunch and to check out the Annecy Castle.


THANKS,
Joel & Amy