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Looking for snow in the mountains of Arosa

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It was December 26 and still no snow in the lowlands of Switzerland. So I ventured into the mountains. Friends of mine have an apartment in Arosa, a well-know mountain resort, and invited me to stay with them for a few days between Christmas and New Years. So I was able to escape the gray, wet cold and enjoy snow and sun. What a wonderful experience it was!

Below are my friend Bente, her daughter, Christina, and Amy, Christina’s dog, And there is snow, finally!

 

Bente and  Christa

 

 

Christina and Amy

After a day of sledding, we relax at home in the cozy apartment.

 

And more snow and sunshine.

 

And here a few “Stimmungsbilder” (atmospheric pictures) of a winter evening in the mountains.

 

 

After a few days of delightful weather and great company, it’s back down to the foggy gray. But my nephew and our new family member, Owen, an Irish Setter puppy, made the return worthwhile!

 

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About Christa Polkinhorn

Born and raised in Switzerland, Christa Polkinhorn grew up surrounded by mountains, lakes, and a deep curiosity about the world beyond her country’s borders. Her passion for travel has taken her across Europe, China, Japan, and South America, experiences that now infuse her fiction with authentic settings and rich cultural detail. After settling in Southern California, Christa built a dual career as a writer and translator. She began her literary journey with The Path of Fire, a collection of poetry that explores themes of passion, identity, and transformation. She then turned to fiction with the Family Portrait trilogy, weaving intimate family dramas and love stories across continents. Her Wine Lover’s Daughter mystery series combines love and suspense, strong characters, and the evocative backdrop of European and Californian wine country. Her most recent novel, Letter from a Cave, is a historical mystery and romance that connects the past to the present. Christa’s writing is fueled by her fascination with other cultures, her love of language, and her belief that stories connect us across borders. When she’s not writing or translating, she can be found reading, traveling, or enjoying art, music, dark chocolate, and red wine.

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Looking for snow in the mountains of Arosa — 4 Comments

  1. Although I try to stay away from snow, it certainly makes a beautiful landscape. I was so happy to see Owen. What a sweetie. Looks like you are having a great time. Are you doing any writing?

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  3. Hi Darlene and Monster A GoGo. Thanks for dropping by. Been very lazy about writing, Darlene. I hope to pick it up again when I’m back in California. Too many other activities in Switzerland right now. Monster: Unfortunately, I had no chance to show my alphorn skills!
    Cheers.

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  4. That’s okay. I do look forward to your alphorn disco album where you invite folks to yodel along to a disco beat! Yeah, baby! It will be a sensation (or possibly trigger an avalanche! Good thing you’re out of the mountains now). CHEERS!

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