An Idiot Abroad

While the gals are all out on the slopes I decided to take a wander to keep up my average of 17000 steps a day whilst on my break. After a decent 3 mile track I decided to venture off the beaten track and followed the tracks for the cross country skiers. Was very pleasant with great views, but suddenly realised that the main road was about 25 yards to my right. With no thought I made a dart for the road to ensure my safe passage home. I should have noticed the depth of snow on the nearby trees but no. Within 3 steps I was up to my thighs in snow, but the sirenesque lure of a passage home drove me further and before I knew it I was beyond my waist and panic set in as I contemplated a drowning in snow. I was stuck firm and a couple of local skiers passed and remarked something in German, not sure if hey were offering help or remarking on my Mr Bean antics. After some precision digging I found my way to roadside. I had survived but needed 30 minutes at side of road to let my lungs and nerves recover. Well and truly an idiot abroad!


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