Les Houches and La Bergerie

Woke up worried about the weather as forecast was for deterioration through the end of the week. With some trepidation we loaded up the rented VW and headed to the Western side of the valley to Les Houches - otherwise known as Lez Hooches - to Jen. The cloud hung a little low but visibility wasn't too bad for the first few runs - the Gods had looked favorably upon us. As the morning progressed a nice fluffy bit of snow began to fall and we could catch flakes in our mouths as we headed up the chairs. We met up with the boys, Piper and Morfar for lunch down at the base and enjoyed some 'French Soup' et Vin Chaud (hot wine) (of course). The boys joined us for the afternoon and copped alot of "Slow Down!" "Turn" - especially Cole - he seems hell bent on tucking it from top to bottom without much worry to life or limb. I seem to get the blame for it as he likes to tag along with me - I guess I don't turn very much. He only had one yard sale - following me once again up on to the side of a run with some bumps. No injuries though and he was gleeful as a singing canary just to get some 'Stinky Air' whenever the chance arose.

It was the conference dinner night so after the evening session on Ultrasonography we dressed ourselves up and walked into the village to a place called La Bergerie. Dinner was fabulous with foie d'gras for an appetizer and an L'apertif (predinner drink) - Kir Royale - kind of like alcoholic fruit punch with berries sunk to the bottom of a small flute - beautiful. I made the mistake of letting Piper have a couple of the berries - she was never quite the same after that. The main was a rack of lamb, some scalloped potatoes, carrots and green beans. Went down gleefully and without a hitch. The wines here are incredibly subtle and we are enjoying those as well. Today will be our last day on the slopes of Chamonix - hopefully the weather will hold.