The ski photographs

We've had appalling weather here for the past week, just solid rain. Yesterday the clouds parted and the sun shone, and the ski slopes were opened for the first time in over a week.

I arranged to go up the mountain with a friend who is an experienced snow boarder and was happy to guide me around the runs. However this meant that I had to spend five hours on top of the mountain while my guide had his fun.

The adventure went smoothly! I was warm enough and I took a couple of photos that pleased me.

I'm spending my time now, planning some new photographs for next year. So far I've pencilled in the Tour de France, New York and India for 2010, I hope I manage it.

I also hope that you have a wonderful New Year, and fulfill all your wishes for the coming year.

All the best
Tim

Snow on the mountain

View of the mountains, from my village

For the past few days the mountains have been obscured by thick clouds, yesterday they cleared leaving the snow you see above. So it looks like the ski resort will open in a few days and I'll have to go up there and take some snaps.

Anyone who doesn't take climate change seriously should take note that until very recently this mountain used to be snow capped all year round, but over recent years the snow comes later and melts earlier.

This weekend is the start of a big fiesta in Spain in honour of the Immaculate Conception, so the country shuts down until next Wednesday. The only people who are busy for this period are the priests and nuns who I've seen a lot of this week. Even when you can't see their dog collars you can still recognise them by the light grey anoraks they wear. I shall probably take a photo or two to show you.

I've got a busy weekend ahead, lots of repairs to do around the house. I hope you have a very relaxed weekend and I look forward to meeting up with you again next week.

All the best Tim