Making lemonade out of lemons
As I've already mentioned, Iowa winter days are short and the nights can be painfully chilling. When the wind howls and the snow blows, my mind wanders away to places like Cozumel. Everyone wants to get away but not everyone can afford such an escape. I can't change the weather but I can change my viewpoint. Cozumel isn't an affordable getaway for a college student like me but a ski trip is! Below you can see my alternative to Cozumel. It's a little place called Seven Oaks Resort. A tiny set of ski slopes just outside of Boone, Iowa.
With high hopes and the adventurous soul of a couch potato, we set out to make the last days of winter our own. And so I drive....
I made it up to the top of the bunny hill using the tow-lift. After a brief lesson, I skiied to the bottom. That took a lot of energy and I decided it was time for a drink at the lodge. Hey, I earned it!
For the real truth, I guess you'd better click here.
Meanwhile, I encouraged Mitch to head for the expert slope with the jump. What was I thinking?I'm a terrible mother! Yes, that horizontal dot is Mitchell. It was a perfect helicopter - almost.
