Burns supper

Last night was my first Burns supper, which is celebrated in memory of Robert Burns. He wrote Auld lang syne, which probably most people know. The important ingredients haggis and scotch were of course served. I wonder which Scotsman will continue Chris' tradition next year?

First skiing in many years

Trail map of Pajarito Mountain, Los Alamos, NM.

This weekend I have been dropping my knee and freeing my heel again (e.g., been telemark skiing) for the first time in several years. The last time was problably four or five years ago. On Friday I went up to get some skiing hours during "lunch". It was so nice to be back on the slopes again. I had to rest a lot but it went ok. On Saturday I had to keep up with the alpine skiers and that was tough as the altitude here really gets to you and as my legs are pretty weak. On Sunday I only spent two hours on the skis and then I was exhausted.

The ski area here has about 40 slopes and four lifts. However, one of the lifts only open when there is lots of snow and only during Saturdays and Sundays.