We're all waiting for the train back to Geneva. It's been drizzly and overcast the whole time in the Alps. The kids are looking forward to seeing their hosts today. They have a potluck planned for us this evening. Everyone is in good spirits and enjoying themselves! Jen

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Eight of us decided to hit the Alps on Friday after taking the train to Gstaad. But it was not the skiing we expected to see. It was raining in town and on the mountain, which after few runs made us saturated. The trails were wet, slushy and dirty in some parts. But that’s okay because we were skiing in the Alps. Here you can get one lift ticket and ski from town to town almost. At first we thought there were almost no trails then we saw a lift over a hill and another one on the next. We explored all over till we found a quad that had a trail that had no dirt or mud patch. It was like spring skiing except in the most amazing mountains. Rocky snow capped peaks surrounded us. We wanted to hike them. Unfortunately we found out that if we did we would turn into snowballs (because it would make an avalanche). If that did not tire us out enough we could go dancing at the discothèque called LaBamba. Dancing the night away with the locals was awesome. All the music was American techno so we could sing all the lyrics to every song. For hours we rocked the dance floor to the flashing lights. It was a busy day but nothing could match a day of skiing and dancing. I don’t know about anyone else but I slept well that night. Sam