Day 3 : 19/12/2011

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Still snowing
The 3 stooges - click for full size image
The 3 stooges
Grandad James found the air a bit thin yesterday so we decided to aim low in the valley for more oxygen until he could grow some more red blood cells.
Gez mistook Strech Armstrong for Graham in blizzard conditions. - click for full size image
Gez mistook Strech Armstrong for Graham in blizzard conditions.
There were some cracking runs lower down the valley but our navigation skills took us to Meribel a day earlier than planned. We bobbed in out of 2 of the valleys all day long until our knees began to creak.
We were falling over before we got to the pub - click for full size image
We were falling over before we got to the pub
We ventured out for a couple of pints before dinner and found the Guiness serving Irish bar that no ski resort should be without.
James and Graham tried that tatty watter before switching to the black stuff - click for full size image
James and Graham tried that tatty watter before switching to the black stuff
We're forecast for more snow tomorrow but are hoping for a bit of sun to take in the views at the top on Wednesday or Thursday.
Day 3 : 19/12/2011
Still snowing