Andrew arrived on Monday evening and fitted right in to our happy wee group, as well he might since we have all known him since he was a bump! He seems to enjoy both his skiing and his dinners and evenings with us oldies, and is very pleasant company.
Heather and I have also been making use of the hotel’s luxurious spa, aka Wellness Area, mainly the decent-sized pool and the relaxation room. The cable car rises right past the windows, with the ski slopes behind - wonderful! Swimming costumes are banned in the sauna area for "medical" reasons which are even posted on the door! Apparently being naked allows your skin to breather freely and prevents sweat and bacteria gathering in your swimsuit. You can however wear a dry towel if you don’t want to be completely naked. The European holiday makers clearly prefer the completely naked option as can be seen around the sauna area!
Heather and I have also been making use of the hotel’s luxurious spa, aka Wellness Area, mainly the decent-sized pool and the relaxation room. The cable car rises right past the windows, with the ski slopes behind - wonderful! Swimming costumes are banned in the sauna area for "medical" reasons which are even posted on the door! Apparently being naked allows your skin to breather freely and prevents sweat and bacteria gathering in your swimsuit. You can however wear a dry towel if you don’t want to be completely naked. The European holiday makers clearly prefer the completely naked option as can be seen around the sauna area!
One of our many and varied conversations over dinner has been to try to define the German word “hof” in the context of our hotel, the Almhof. The internet tells us that it means “courtyard” or “farmhouse” neither of which feel quite right in English. Ewan has come up with a word which works well; “lodge,” so our hotel’s name in English would be “High Meadow Lodge.” I think that works very well.
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