Fantastic! We managed to make the journey to Serre Chevalier quickly enough so that we were able to get our boots, skis and lift passes in time to have 3 hours on the slopes. For many of the group this was a return to familiar ground as they were on the GCSE PE ski trip last January. We already knew that these students were good skiers, but Miss Hookway and I have been pleased with the standard of the newcomers as well, including our one 'boarder' - Gavin. It all bodes well for the high grades they are aiming to achieve this weekend.
The transfer wasn't without hiccups though; on arrival at the AutoEuropa hire car desk we were shocked to be asked for a £3000.00 deposit per car! As you can imagine neither myself or Miss H were keen to bankrupt the trip before leaving the airport and we are extremely grateful to Mrs Hookway (yes, Follies' Matron!) who was able to charm the [male] representative at Avis car hire into giving us a very reasonable deal at a fraction of their competitor's cost.
Havnig piled into the cars, I realised that I had lucked out with my passengers as they all fell asleep within minutes, allowing me to listen to french radio and reacquaint myself with the language in preparation for the weekend when I am expecting to have to explain the requirements of A-Level PE to french ski instructors! Miss Hookway on the other hand had the 'party bus' where the students managed to talk non-stop for the entire journey.
I'm looking forward to a quiet night and early bed so I can catch up on this morning's sleep and be fresh for tomorrow.
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