Author: AJ

  • Goodbye Autumn, Winter is here

    Goodbye Autumn, Winter is here

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    The snow returned just before Halloween (26/10) here in the Alps. So while pumpkins were still being carved and scary outfits being created, what was left of the greens, browns and yellows that thrilled the senses for a month or so, having now been instantly and silently expunged. By contrast the new canvas is monotonal,…

  • Coastal Connections

    Coastal Connections

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    Geographically, Val d’Isere provides a nest from which to easily navigate the wider area of Rhone Alpes, Switzerland, Italy and the Cote d’Azur. Some local neighbourhood highlights include Annecy, Milan, Turin and Monaco. Road connections put these within a half day drive, or for those whose time is at a premium, there are good heli…