Sunday Early Season Skiing Style. . .

The Grand Duchess, Young Master, and I escaped for about 90 minutes late this (Sunday) morning to visit one of two local Nordic/cross-country ski areas for some early season skiing. Much better glide today than yesterday thanks to a bit more snow over night and gradually freezing ground.

No grooming yet, of course, but it was wonderful to get outside in the cold air and shake out those cobwebs! Nothing quite like the relaxed, almost euphoric feeling that an hour of two of moderate exercise brings on and leaves in its wake. For the rest of the day. Ahhhh.

THIS is why ALL of us need more regular exercise. The feeling of well-being it brings on might, just might, do a lot to calm the savage and ugly beast that always sees to be lurking just beneath the surface of society in 2022. But I digress.

Our Sunday tour was over all too soon, but a good start to the season nevertheless. The Young Master even handled a few challenging areas more ably and steadily that he has in previous years. Looks like all of his bicycling and Tae Kwon Do are helping with balance and confidence.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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