We arrived in the land of snow, darkness and reindeer late last night after a LONG day of flying.
Finland at this time of year is very snowy and very dark! But I get the feeling that Christmas is just around the corner because everything is covered in Christmas lights, and all the shops have cool reindeer trinkets and christmas decorations.
We trained a bit this morning and even though it is overcast, the snow was pretty good and we got right back into where we left off in Solden.
we were pumped! Jim, Mitch and Martin! Having fun on the chair.....
The christmassy town! And part of the hill illuminated in the background...
Bri and Mitch strategizing their jump. Under one of a MILLION super snowy trees.
BAM SHAZAAAAAAAAAAM. nice work. my bad on the blurriness.... can't get it perfect EVERY time...
Every single tree, building, charlift, sign and street lamp are covered in a thick thin layer of snow. oxymoron? maybe.
The trees all loom above, slightly illuminated by their whiteness in the dark. Kind of creepy, kind of cool.
Posing under a creepy cool tree.
And then we silly walked our way home. If this is at all confusing check out the vid and you will understand the amazingness of silly walking!!!
Anyway, skiing feels good and I'm excited for the race! Hopefully it doesn't get TOO COLD!!
Today the American girls beet us 2 to 1 in Volleyball, so hopefully we can redeem ourselves tomorrow!! I'm known as the flailer, Sarah Schlep has the craziest serves, and our coach Mark is kind of a ball hog. It's all pretty entertaining!! And I think Canada is about to really break though and step it up in the international volleyball league...!! haha. Actions shots to come maybe?!!
ps. we miss shona.
Hi Anna,
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We've been hard at work over the past few months making the program stronger. As a Play It Cool member, you can help a growing team of athletes spread the urgent message about climate solutions to Canadians. Your stories of the effects climate change from the front lines are motivating, and your actions to reduce your carbon footprints… inspiring!
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Andrea
Andrea Foster
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ReplyDeletelook's like you guys are having so much fun !!!
we miss you here in nakiska !!! its snowing !! beurk !! at least there's a new chair lift so it better !! : )
anyways just wanted to say ...... you guys ROCK !!!
good luck have fun !!
xoxo mp
Anna,
ReplyDeleteKick ass this weekend, your Jackson Hole Flat Creek tubing partners will be cheering hard for ya. Send it!