Getting up half an hour earlier (4.30am EST) 7.30am NZT meant that today was less rushed and therefore a much more pleasant start to the day. However we are finding that we are having strangest dreams and nights’ sleep that we have ever had, it could be something to do with the higher altitude of 1650 metres. Never the less, our sleep is not as satisfying as we would like. Once we are back at sea level it will be interesting to see if anything changes. Dehydration is another item that must be taken into account at this altitude, so we constantly drink water, which helps. Of course we all feel physically sore from our previous day’s exertions, which is to be expected. Our apartment is very nicely appointed with all mod cons and excellent kitchen, so we ensure that we all get hearty day’s breakfast.
Today we all started the day with lessons. Cos progressed to the top of the beginners’ area slope to learn turning, but had his 2 hour lesson cut short by 20 minutes when he hurt his upper left leg in fall. Nothing serious but put him out of skiing for the rest of the day as his leg needed to rest. He took up new duties as cameraman which he enjoyed. The girls both took to the slopes and skied down the mountain with ease as did Melissa. The afternoon saw Melissa and the girls doing runs down various Mountain runs with increasing skill and speed. Some breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside could be seen on their runs. Melissa took the camera off Cos to record some of the scenery at these higher altitudes later in the afternoon. Snow boarders seem to be both numerous and very daring (and out of control) on the mountain. Melissa had a close encounter of snow boarder kind on one of her runs.
While standing still after helping one of the girls had my legs basically knocked out from underneath me and fell on the edge of the board and now bare a long thin board bruise on my hip. No major damage and the guy was very apologetic. The sound of the board is like a jet liner behind you and you are constantly on the lookout for them. Can’t really understand the logistics of being able to control them very unlike skies. Generally people are quite polite and willing to have a chat especially when on a chair lift in a lesson.
Generally our experience here has been pleasant, although seems to be interesting communication skills between the different sections. Instructors have been great and very helpful. Over the ten lessons between the four of us we have encountered Kit, Charlie, Jae Sin, Andrea, Rob, Oliver, May and Gary (and one other who that girls had) all have been great. Especially the girl’s instructors, they have always given us great feedback and the girls great support. Definitely do recommend Cardrona as a family/children ski school.
Getting up half an hour earlier (4.30am EST) 7.30am NZT meant that today was less rushed and therefore a much more pleasant start to the day. However we are finding that we are having strangest dreams and nights’ sleep that we have ever had, it could be something to do with the higher altitude of 1650 metres. Never the less, our sleep is not as satisfying as we would like. Once we are back at sea level it will be interesting to see if anything changes. Dehydration is another item that must be taken into account at this altitude, so we constantly drink water, which helps. Of course we all feel physically sore from our previous day’s exertions, which is to be expected. Our apartment is very nicely appointed with all mod cons and excellent kitchen, so we ensure that we all get hearty day’s breakfast. 
Today we all started the day with lessons. Cos progressed to the top of the beginners’ area slope to learn turning, but had his 2 hour lesson cut short by 20 minutes when he hurt his upper left leg in fall. Nothing serious but put him out of skiing for the rest of the day as his leg needed to rest. He took up new duties as cameraman which he enjoyed. The girls both took to the slopes and skied down the mountain with ease as did Melissa. The afternoon saw Melissa and the girls doing runs down various Mountain runs with increasing skill and speed. Some breath-taking views of the surrounding countryside could be seen on their runs. Melissa took the camera off Cos to record some of the scenery at these higher altitudes later in the afternoon. Snow boarders seem to be both numerous and very daring (and out of control) on the mountain. Melissa had a close encounter of snow boarder kind on one of her runs. While standing still after helping one of the girls had my legs basically knocked out from underneath me and fell on the edge of the board and now bare a long thin board bruise on my hip. No major damage and the guy was very apologetic. The sound of the board is like a jet liner behind you and you are constantly on the lookout for them. Can’t really understand the logistics of being able to control them very unlike skies. Generally people are quite polite and willing to have a chat especially when on a chair lift in a lesson.
Generally our experience here has been pleasant, although seems to be interesting communication skills between the different sections. Instructors have been great and very helpful. Over the ten lessons between the four of us we have encountered Kit, Charlie, Jae Sin, Andrea, Rob, Oliver, May and Gary (and one other who that girls had) all have been great. Especially the girl’s instructors, they have always given us great feedback and the girls great support. Definitely do recommend Cardrona as a family/children ski school. 
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