We had a 12.45 flight to Lyons while the Salibas were driving from Hitchen through the Chunnel. We got a call from then while checking in to say that they were in Rheims and had 400 miles to go. They expected to arrive at 6.00. That means we should be in around the same time. The flight landed on time. As we landed the Ireland V Italy 6 nations match was starting in Rome. Terrible timing! But the Internet updates every few minutes meant that we could keep well informed. I maintained a running commentary in the 2 and a quarter transfer to Meribel. It was a good result, with Ireland winning 38 to 9.
Chalet Elodie, Uploaded by M+MD.
Its a longer run than from Geneva to Morzine (just an hour) but it is motorway almost all the way and much more comfortable as a result. We arrived just after 6 and went straight to the ski shop to get fitted for boots and skis and this avoid the morning rush. Once we were jutted out we went back to the chalet where Deirdre and Chris and crew were settling in.
Conor our host and Sol our chef were there to welcome is with a mulled wine (vin chaud) and a roaring log fire. Dee and Chris took a run down to the ski shop before dinner and we were all sorted.
We had a lovely dinner and plenty of wine. We discovered the Highlife song book and when Chris and I started the singsong the others suddenly got tired and went to bed!
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