If you like snow, you would love Switzerland in the Winter!
Today I went for a walk in the snow, in a Swiss valley called the Valley of Games (in French this is ‘Vallee de Joux’).
This area is very popular with people who like cross-country skiing and also with those who hike. When they hike, they wear snowshoes (called ‘racquettes’ in French) to help make it easier. I didn’t have any snowshoes with me, but I managed just fine… I can jump in big leaps of course!
The area is full of snow now in February, and the trees are really huge. There is also a massive lake called Lac de Joux, which freezes in Winter. You can walk on the edges of it, and sometimes – when they put up Green Flags – you can even ice-skate in the middle.
I couldn’t skate today though, because there was snow on the lake. This keeps the ice below it warm, which means it melts and the surface isn’t too strong. When there is no snow and just ice, that’s the best time for skating!
And how cold was it? Well about -5C (23 degrees Fahrenheit). Quite cold really, but because I’m a furry frog I was still warm enough.
Tags: Polly 18
February 14th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Wow, it looks like Polly #18 is going to have a wonderful time in Switzerland with all the great things to see and do.
February 14th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Oh, I do love the snow and it looks like Polly does too! Great story…thanks for your post!
February 14th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Switzerland looks a lot like West Virginia right now–lots of snow and mountains in the background. I really like your story and picture and am looking forward to Polly #18’s adventures.
March 4th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Polly likes waffles. I want a Polly!
I like your post. Polly is funny!
(Mrs. Schneider’s students)
June 15th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Joux means “forest” not games
Désolée, le mot Joux signifie forêt et non Games (jeux)…
June 15th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Joux means “forest” not games…
Désolée, le mot Joux signifie forêt et non Games (jeux)…