Sun and warmth, my kind of weather.
Spent quality time with the family in Saint-Martin. Yannick's apero was astonishing, although sadly I didn't get to sample all the liquid stuff. Dad seemed to enjoy it more and more as the evening went on. Go figure.
Things went on pretty much as before. A mix of social banter, discovery and exercise. We caught up with Luna, Linda and Francois. Good company, good food. Look forward to seeing them again around Christmas time.
I got to play the prince in Emma, Claire and Mathilde's fairytale story. We conquered some magical kingdom or other, then had to fend off pirates from our bed-shape galleon. Routine stuff, really. The highlight was the gilet. Gotta get myself one of those.
Emma performed at the end of a week of circus school. The biscuits were amazing.
Spent quality time with the family in Saint-Martin. Yannick's apero was astonishing, although sadly I didn't get to sample all the liquid stuff. Dad seemed to enjoy it more and more as the evening went on. Go figure.
I quickly bonded with Auntie Mado and watched things with her.
Leon was super kind and witty as usual, and Sylviane a terrific host.
Great fun with Marine, Geoffroy and Thibault. And their rodents. Oh, and their toy cars.
Also spent the night at the Gai Soleil, dad's hideout when he was my age (later too). Mum, dad and I slept in the same room, something I seldom allow. No drama to report. Went to bed to the sight of a nice sunset, and woke up my positively radiant self.
That day I received a crash course in alpine life. Hiking, looking around, family time etc.
Now, forget the cute mountain landscapes, the family bonding and all that. The real thing is playing with the 'bassin', a hollowed log they use to catch source water. Hours of fun. And an urgent need for warm dry clothes at the end.
The alpine theme continued when Grossmami and Grosspapi paid us a visit (if you struggle with all the Grossmami and grand-maman stuff, well, just pay more attention). We had a fine time together.
We also went on a hike on the bisse de Torrent-Neuf (see http://www.torrent-neuf.ch). The very best of technology in Valais in the 15th century - and just as boring today. Look at my face on those pictures, 'nuf said.
Had a series of easy-going days with grand-maman and grand-papa - pool-side or chips-side.
It was good to spend time with grand-maman and grand-papa. It had pretty nearly been a year since we last were together.
That time was also an opportunity for more meditative moments. Profound conclusions emerged: I can't be bothered with horses (click on the second picture for more detail), and they have rainbows up north too.
In the end I had to attend to affairs at home. So, hopped on the plane, watched a few (obviously thrilling) movies and snoozed my way back to Sydney.
A big hug and thanks to all of you for the sweet time up in Europe. Or up home, as it very much felt.
Finny
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