Phoebe front valley
Dinner with Andrew and Catherine
SKIING
last day skiing and we packed our suitcases smoothly. Zac emerged and we drove him out and gave him the keys including the gate access fob.
Up to Bullocks flat. Light rain.
Arrived Perisher and front valley V8 on wind hold. Upstairs to Cafe. Three small long blacks and another hot chocolate muffin. Finally we observe people on the V8.
Queued with a gazillion others.
Finally on board and off load at the top. Initially Phoebe was very apprehensive and after a pause at the top, we found a flat area to turn around without sliding down the hill. We then began a long zig zag path down the hill with me in front seeking the least steep path.
After 2 goes, we retreated to Jax for a break. This extended to a can of lemonade for Phoebe and a shared basket of hot chips.
Back out and two more runs (3&4). On the 4th run, Phoebe fell over half way down and did something to her left hip. It took a while and in lots of pain she managed to stand and get her skis back on. Made it to the bottom without further incident. Into Jax to relax. A band was playing, Phoebe was happy to bop along. Ski boots off and shoes on. It was decided that was enough for this trip. A decision vindicated in the evening as the pain was quite bad. I think she's done great with improvement every day. I recall when she'd be emotionally drained by lunch time. Now she can basically ski all day.
Decamped early. A last buy of 12 mini doughnuts for $9.
Back to Bullocks flat where it was raining. Onto Jindabyne. Returned skis. Bought 4m of thin chord from wilderness sports for $1.50/m. I'll make glove safety string.
CANBERRA
we arrived Canberra at 5:35. Andrew and Catherine were there.
Andrew and I went to Ainsley and procured pizza for $101 and a deep dish apple pie and dollop cream for dessert.
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