You know it's cold when...

...you spend a day skiing with your buff frozen to your face
...you nip outside to get a group photo and your wet hair freezes
...your snot freezes in your nose as you walk between the Chalet buildings
...the sun shines all day yet there is still snow on the trees
...your platypus freezes whilst out hiking
...you hang your rucksack up in the porch to let it defrost and the next morning the ice is still there
...your necker freezes to your bedroom floor*
...food consumption doubles
...hiking in the Chalet fleece becomes a good idea
...you'd rather be washing up because at least then your hands would be warm

*heating problems in the staff house, it's a good job we're used to camping in all weathers!

Apart from the above, a lot has changed in the last month at Our Chalet. Our US volunteer, Brooke, had to fly home at short notice for family reasons. We have also just said farewell to Anna from Finland whose lucky students get her back. On the other hand, we have just gained Sammie (UK) who's helping out for five weeks as the change over of Vollies happens and as we prepare for a busy few weeks when February half term hits.