Winter is here

Rather chilly in Lyon at the moment, which, added to the heaviest snowfall in the Alps for 11 years, persuaded us to book an overnight stay in the mountains this weekend. The excuse is to celebrate l'anniversaire de la bienheureuse. First time we'll have been skiing before Christmas & led to me spending a not-so happy hour in the car yesterday, taking the skis to be serviced. Part of my campaign to avoid doing any Christmas shopping, but I almost regretted it. The Lyon streets yesterday were full of daft drivers (in addition to me), road works and double-parked cars. Then had to spend more than 60 euros filling up. Next time I'll get the bus...