Beautiful Winter
Morning In Vail Valley
by Priyanka S.
Raj
It was just an
end to Autumn festival, and I was terribly bored
with my hectic work schedules….and so I
decided to pack myself and land to the valley of
snow….Vail! Yes, this time I have not
decided something before and haven’t
informed my bunch of friends who usually
criticize me for not having fun in my life. Of
course, … I admit I am kind of little tedium
turtle who actually sneaks out her cute head
whenever her mood is lit up . Naturally, I like
myself the way I am and need no certification
from anyone to be something for someone whom my
heart doesn’t certify it.
As soon as my
flight landed to Colorado, I couldn’t enough
feast my eyes with those snowy peaks engulfed in
white magnificent world. Perhaps, Nature bowed to
Venus to clean the dirty atmosphere of earth into
Heaven!
This is my
beautiful winter morning, I sighed. I checked in
Vail Marriott Mountain Resort
which actually gave me thrilling experience as
soon I entered. It was simply perfect; the
location was set within a picturesque landscape
and unwind with the delicious cuisine and chic
amenities.
And finally,
my tour starts with exploring Vail…the
valley of snow. I was profoundly delighted with
the fir trees branches laced with icy crystals
glistening in the warm sunshine. It was like I
was literally breathing the icy chilled breeze.
I thought of
trying my hands with skiing and somehow as soon I
managed to roll down the snowy slopes and I
collapsed. For sure I embarrassed myself until a
fine gentleman gave his hands to help me.
Miss! Are you
fine, spoked with icy breath?
Yes, Thank you
for the help!
Oh !
Absolutely fine. Are you from here?
Never seen you
before, he asked.
No, actually I
came here on my solitary vacation.
Solitary !
he chuckled.
What about you?
Oh ! I teach
skiing here ….
Nice meeting
you.
Same here!
I moved on to
the Marriott and was trying to reconcile myself
with the incident.
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It was early
morning and with no sunrise. The winds were
blowing chilled enough to freeze my lungs and I
took my camera to capture the moments of the Vail.
I wish I could
really skate, I murmured.
He was
teaching the kids how to balance with the skate,
and I couldn’t stop watching them.
Would you like
to give a try, Miss?
Miss Alaska.
No, no I am certainly not good.
Strange,
yesterday we couldn’t introduce ourselves.
Yeah! I was in
hurry a bit.
Never mind, I
am Aubin. I am skiing instructor.
How long have
you been here, in Vail?
Since my
childhood. My grandfather was a great athlete and
owns a store until he left over me in the last 3
years.
That’s
great! I am sure it’s not easy to manage
both.
So, have you
discovered the Vail mountains?
Not yet.
Alright! Be my
guest, Miss Alaska.
Oh ! no, no I
am sure you must have other things to do.
Well, it will
be my pleasure.
Tomorrow
morning.
Yeah! it’s
fine with me.
See ya then,
Miss Alaska!
Bye! Aubin.
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It was the
beautiful Sunday winter morning. The frosty
morning and the pretty snowflakes. Al it makes me
fall for Vail. The valley was entirely covered in
the white snow and the folks were ready for
celebration of the most awaited Vail Film
Festival.
Aubin came to
pick me from Marriott and then the most
unforgettable hiking embarks. Over the mountains,
we climbed high until peak to watch the Gore
range. Every mile with him was like an audacious
winter.
The snowfall
was just at the time when I was about to discover
ski. But he didn’t disappoint me and finally,
we thrilled ourselves in the most impressive
glide over the snowy valley and the God-blessed
with her snow. Falling softly, smoothly and
we had a deeper ride through the cuts of diverged
woods within the firs and spruces.
Hurray! I am
skiing , I screamed.
And he was
just smiling …
You are skiing….Miss
Alaska.
After a while
, when we were having hot chocolate at the resort,
he said...You are simply beautiful , just like
these white snows. You live like an eternal and
pure nature , who transforms herself as she likes.
You should feel proud yourself for being the most
elegant soul ever I have met in my life. Take
care of yourself , for not being tainted with the
colours of world.
What an
amazing time , we had .
Indeed!
Thank you
giving me ski lessons .
I thoroughly
enjoyed your company , Miss Alaska .
And we just
smiled at each other.
After I
returned to Ireland, I came to know he was the
President of International Ski Federation, Mr
Aubin Kenyon. The famous ski champion, Olympic
winner of the Colorado, USA.
It was a week
of snow in Vail, totaling over 3 feet gliding and
thrilling in -9.C temperature. Absolutely
captivating in the snow village at an altitude of
2,484 m. No wonder this was supposed to be a
short solitary vacation to have some break for my
soul. It reminds me one famous quote by Albert
Camus “In the depth of winter, I finally
learned that within me there lay an invincible
summer”. Ans this winter makes me realize
exactly the same. We must one special winter in
our life to makes us prepare for adventurous
summer or a tough winter in our lives. Life comes
with many phases, but we must be ready to face
harsh or cruel seasons.
Yes, we didn’t
bid goodbye because we wanted to continue our
solitary winter vacation in Vail. ……every
year.
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