Our last days in Val Thorens 2011

I'll have to do this later as we need to go out to enjoy ourselves.

If I can I will pick up on the themes of what we most enjoyed. Also on which three valleys exactly are the three valleys.The absence of piste bashers, skiing on ice and being uninjured at the end

It's 19.12 and we are back at the hotel and playing 'killer'. Apparently I'm being selfish doing this blog while everyone else is playing killer. Even though I'm playing killer as well.

Back to last night, and we have an evening of sitting in the bar and a sing-along with the in-house musician, well the man who plays the synthesiser. None of us had our glasses so we couldn't see the words, but we had fun. Now we're back in the bar playing a form of pool, and wondering what's for dinner. It seems Jonny hasn't yet organised the taxis back from the airport tomorrow yet. Oh well.

The three valleys are Val Thorens, Courchaval and Meribel. But then there's St Martin, Menuires, Orelle and a few other places. I'm still unclear why they are called the three valleys, but I'm sure there's a good reason.Today's skiing was difficult. It was icy and there were lots of people, but I survived it and was glad when someone (else) suggested going down early for some food. Anyway we have had a good week and I do feel better for having come, and much more confident. I am highly relieved to be injury free.

Now for the final decision. Who is to get the Mike Hipkins award? This is the award given to the person who has contributed most to the week. It's my decision as the current holder, and it was not presented last year. I wonder who it will be.

And the award goes to Dave. Well it had to really for his spectacular contribution to the week, and confirming the need for helmets.