Jet-lagged

At 4am, while I lie awake I think of all sorts of witty things to say. Now...a blank page stares at me. In case anyone is checking (hi mom, hi dad!), I will give a quick update.

My first two nights i spent in Konstanz at friends in southern Germany, a very cute town on a big lake. I received the requisite tour of the town, went to the lake, and generally relaxed and hung out...a great way to start any vacation. I then took a train to Davos, Switzerland, where I was very warmlz greated by folks at the SLF, and had some informative meetings. Then (because I am here to bike after all), I biked from Davos to Saint. Moritz, a cute resort town in the southern Alps. I spent two nights here, mostly because my legs needed a rest after a big alpine pass climb. Another smaller climb today, with what should be a fun down.

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No photos unfortunately since I forgot a cable for my camera and the new blogger site doesnt work on my iPhone. Picture me, with snowy mountains in the background, eating cheese and landjagers.

I might try my luck at camping tonight, since I will be at lower elevation. Brr...wish me luck.

10 truths about Revelstoke

1. It snows a lot in Revelstoke, though not as much as it did 30 years ago, according to my old-timer neighbours. For this change we have the dam and climate change to thank.
2. Always valid conversation topics; your wood pile, how you heat your home, how much it sets you back financially.
3. You will be cold from October to April.
4. Once known as man-stoke, this name no longer applies.
5. Most, if not all, people in town love to ski as much as you do. So much so, that open mic nights often have multiple songs about 'snow', 'pow' and other forms of neige, to which the audience whoops and cheers.
6. It's cool to can.
7. Everyone really does know everyone, so be kind, honest, and accountable.
8. It is okay, in fact the norm, to show up to any and all events wearing mucks and a toque. How else can one walk through 2 feet of snow, wind, and slush, and arrive happy and dry.
9. The highway closes. A lot. Plan ahead.
10. Did I mention is snows a lot?