Last time I went to Nagano where they held the previous winter Olympics. Unfortunately, as a beginner, this was a bit tough for me and I managed to break my collar bone and end up in hospital. But this time, I requested a more beginner-friendly area which turned out to be near Nagano but much less scarey slopes. So I stared by tumbling out of the chair lift but after that the confidence grew very quickly. In the end me and my son Carlos were doing some great runs down challenging terrain but our legs definately needed a rest. Lessons of the past taught me to quit while I was enjoying and tired to avoid getting injured again. So we then, enjoyed a hot spring bath surrounded by snow and a nice meal before the long drive back home.

Filed under: Life in Japan by blogmaster