Ski Trip 2019

I was treading on air thinking about the fun times I would have with my friends and away from my parents for a while. The countdown of days commenced as my mom and I squandered money in every winter clothing shop we laid our eyes on. The adrenaline built up in me finally burst out as we touched down in Zurich. Our picturesque bus ride to Verbier lasted around three hours. Verbier. The world’s bustling hotspot for skiing. It was definitely a pinch-me moment as we approached the sky-high chalet.

From then, our adventure started. Six days of skiing. New adventures and new slopes every day. But the same one cup of hot chocolate every few hours. Being a beginner, the anxiety of falling took over my hunger at times – which, by the way, is a big thing. But the incredibly patient instructors guided us all the way – giving us advice when we fell, which we did a lot.  And secondly, helping us overcome the fears we came in with.

Scrumptious Swiss food daily and never-ending fun activities. We had it all. It was a thrilling experience and I loved all of it, from the biting cold to the piercing sunshine. I made memories I would never be able to forget, with my friends and teachers and I definitely look forward to going there again!

Shreya Sakhalkar, 3 Thoburn