I was very worried in the morning as there had been torrential rain overnight, and snow on higher ground, and we had to go via higher ground to get to the airport.  Both Lin and Chris were coming with us as Chris’s Dad would be arriving on the flight we were to catch back.  True there was settled snow in Montgenèvre - it looked very pretty everywhere in the mountains when we got there - but the roads were clear and there was no trouble motoring.  

J had been worried about the weight of her case – especially now it was packed with marmots and fleeces and the like – and we all waited to see how much it would be.  It was a few pounds under the maximum and she was relieved – until Chris said very loudly for all nearby to hear that she could have got a few more pounds of drugs in her case if only she had known!!!  We thought we might be arrested on arrival at Luton and all the marmots searched, but happily not so.  However the flight back was not without incident. 

I am not a happy flier and suddenly J alerted me to the fact that a young woman opposite us had sent for the attendants and they were now all assembled and looking out of the window at the wing!!!  I was petrified and tried to find the emergency instructions.  I wouldn’t know where to put those tapes on the life jacket I suddenly realised as I could only see the attendant’s head when she did the demo.  I only knew where to put the oxygen masks.  Attendants came and went and eventually the pilot came along and he too looked out of the window.  Luckily, after a glimpse, he then smiled and returned leisurely whence he came.  Phew.

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A simply wonderful marvellous holiday.  Thanks to Jenny for teaming up with me on this occasion and being my flying companion and nurse.  I was bowled over the last time I came but this time was even extra magical.  Thanks a million Lin & Chris.  I am SO glad you moved to Serre Chevalier, and invited me back again. 
With love - Pat F.