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Skiing ~ Getting There & Back
January 18, 2012
Post two of five in my Ski Week series.
We turn left out our driveway and head into the heart of the Gaspésie mountains. These photos were taken over the course of three weeks. Each week the snow is piled on the evergreens and along the side of the road.
The days we've gone skiing the mountains themselves have been shrouded in cloud and snow, with brief breaks only of soft azure sky. But the drive there is bright and blue. And drive home we are treated to glorious sunsets of mauve, rose and orange, as Damien winds his way through the mountain pass.
Getting there (and back) is almost as beautiful as being there.
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Mel on Jan. 18, 2012, 3:19 p.m.
Beautiful, indeed! Like they say, the journey is as important (or more) as the destination.
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renee on Jan. 18, 2012, 7:02 p.m.
So they say, but that's a hard lesson I have to keep learning and relearning
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Karen on Jan. 18, 2012, 9:28 p.m.
Beautiful sky photos - I'm so happy for all your family's pleasure, playing in the snow.
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Rana on Jan. 19, 2012, 2:37 a.m.
I love the snow on the trees. Beautiful!
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Kyce on Jan. 19, 2012, 3:03 a.m.
Oh we could use just a smidge of that snow here in the S. Rockies! You've never mentioned...being cold. Is that a non-issue? (Not while skiing, just in general.) In my days backcountry skiing and winter camping we made quinzhees to sleep in. I can so see you guys building one in your yard! (You tube has how to videos.) I'm enjoying Ski Week at Fimby even as I look forward to what's coming next.
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renee on Jan. 19, 2012, 11:15 a.m.
I'm actually going to be talking about the cold (as far as outdoor activity goes) in this ski week series. Yes, it's cold! I wouldn't sleep outside in the yard. Damien and the kids might. I do crazy stuff in the woods but when I'm at home I'm very domestic and "give me my bed".
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Catherine Forest on Jan. 19, 2012, 5:09 a.m.
Oh you almost make me miss my beautiful Québec!
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Andrea @ Frugally Sustainable on Jan. 19, 2012, 4:01 p.m.
Breathtaking Renee! You are so blessed to be surrounded by such beauty. Thank you for sharing your life with us:)
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Nicole on Jan. 18, 2012, 2:15 p.m.
Absolutely gorgeous scenery!