It was a very simple resort, not one of the glitzier famous ones that people name-drop every winter. I did that last year, and I'm still feeling the effects on my bank account. This picture you see here was taken on my mobile phone on my way down a particularly nice slope through the woods in the afternoon. I had to stop and take a snapshot.
I skied all day, relaxed in the evenings with all the best that France has to offer (use your imagination there) and slept early-ish from sheer exhaustion, but of the good kind.
Have you ever taken a trip by yourself just for the hell of it? It's great for the mind and the soul.
Samy... being alone by choice for just a few days is great. But when it's not by choice it can be terrible!
ReplyDeletesamy... i just realized.. you were in London? Why didn't you just go out? Catch a movie at least?
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. "Z":
ReplyDeleteWhenever I go on leave, I always do it alone ? its one of the virtues of being a bachelor, plus it?s the enlightened way to discover this planet; also very refreshing since I have only myself to blame if I don?t enjoy any aspect of it ? that happens very rarely, though!
Besides, I have a somewhat unusual interest that compels me to visit places on Earth that might not be of interest to others, on inappropriate times of the year.
So, traveling alone and light, sign me up ;-)
Where in France is this resort Z? And yes I have traveled many times alone, its fine for a few days, but for a long vacation! I'd say only in NYC, coz in this city you're never alone. Glad you enjoyed your solitude and welcome back.
ReplyDeleteMy last trip alone was to Florence/Italy 2002.. and yes..It was great.
ReplyDeleteAnd check Mahmood's Den for the missing connection :)
I am really HAPPY for you Mr.Zz really glad that you enjoyed your trip .
ReplyDeleteI had the opportonity once to travel to canada in winter time and it was amazingly snowing ... i really enjoyed having a time of my own away from everything that i am used to . i really indeed learned alot about my self and i did drow my futur outline from a 10 day trip.
Because of my great experience in that trip i am really glad you had one and actually enjoyed it Zz.
Welcome back Z, je vois que tu t'es bien amuse hein? ;)..well nice photo thanks. As for me since the tender age of 16 I've had at least one week of vacation alone, some I'm kinda' used to that and need my annual dose of time alone. In fact for some of the years during the US sanctions when this was impossible you could positively hear me scaffing ( is that English?) in the 'stables'..in 2002 it was sharm el-sheikh, 2003 Beirut and another break in Malta..this year I'm planning to go to Spain inshallah in April..and maybe Sweden in June..let's see how it goes..
ReplyDeleteRabab, it was a very ordinary resort called Les Arcs, http://www.lesarcs.com/... but the slopes were incredible... I was only there from Wednesday to Saturday.
ReplyDeleteAnti_Reason... my list of places I want to see is too long to mention here, but Napa Valley and the Pacific Coastal Highway is a priority
thanks puss in boots..
ReplyDeleteZ, sorry for this out of subject comment, but I recall your post about Arab aid to the Tsunami victims I found something which you surely please you all
"Arab 'wealth' is nothing but a lie; as the average of the individual's income in the principle industrial countries exceeds that of the Arab oil-producing countries, and the Arab country that has a higher individual's income, has a very small population, compared to the tens and hundreds of millions in the industrial countries.
Figures do not lie. The U.S. donated $350 million, or $1.2 per citizen; whereas Kuwait donated $100 million, which means $44 for every citizen (40 times or 4,000% more than the American citizen), while Qatar donated $25 million, which means $30 per citizen (2,600% more than the American). I cannot calculate the aids given by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as they increase on a daily basis. Last week, they were $30 million given by the Saudi government, and $101 million by the Saudi people, and $20 million by the UAE."
here is the full link : http://english.daralhayat.com/opinion/OPED/01-2005/Article-20050126-b0579103-c0a8-10ed-004e-40dab3c3bd37/story.html
Welcome back Zaydoun
ReplyDeleteand glad you enjoyed your break. Time alone is vital for re-connecting with one's self. I hope the effect lasts long enough though :)
7emdallah 3ala alsalama Zaydoun, it seems like it was very peaceful and I wanna say the best what France had to offer is a good glass of wine with some cheese (yummy)
ReplyDeleteI do enjoy taking trips alone, I did it once in London and twice to Vegas...but e7im what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas ;)
highlander: good to know, thanks for the info :)
I have yet to visit two continents: Antarctica and Africa! Waiting for an appropriate event to visit the latter, as for the former, emmm, a cruise maybe or probably I have to join a scientific mission???
ReplyDeleteThe western coast of North America is a fascinating choice. The USofA is a great place for tourism, after all if you take 1- vacation a year and dedicate it to visiting just one US state, after 50 years you?ll need to look for someplace else. Many of my US friends remark that they have yet to visit a foreign country since they spend every vacation visiting a US holiday destination. Some celebrities on TV have made similar claims!
Zaydoun, can i have some the best of what France has to offer? pretty plz with a chocolate covered cherry on top ;P
ReplyDeleteQ... As I told Shurouq on her blog, I bought some cheese and then forgot it in the fridge. As for the wine, I would sooner smash it on the ground at the airport than hand it over to the customs goons... A Saudi friend actually did that once, right here in Kuwait Airport!
ReplyDeleteAaaaaah ya Jewaira... if only you knew what drove me to take off like this
ReplyDeleteيابختك ياعم.
ReplyDeleteو الله أنها امنية من امنياتي المستحيلة( على ما اعتقد) أن آخذ إجازة مع نفسي....و لنفسي.
برافو زيدووووون.