No, not THAT Montréal!

[pphaneuf]

We're in Montréal-La Cluse for Christmas.

Got here after a ride on the TGV that turned out to be somewhat disappointing, since there was some cancellations and our train was over capacity. They were also old cars, since it's a peak traffic time of the year, so they're not as cool as the fancy two-stories TGV cars.

Once getting to Lyon, we got picked up by azrhey's aunt and cousin, but were still in for some adventures as we got lost and drove in circles for a bit. I ended up taking the wheel, which was nice, as the last time I did was last July. It was also sort of cool, since even though it was at night, the highway leads into the beginning of the Alps, having to go up a pass. It was my first time driving a diesel car, which was quite nice for the mountain driving: while it doesn't really pick up at all, it would just climb without complaining at all, barely ever changing gears. Sure was easy on my left foot!

Took a few photos, even though it's not the best time (just after noon!). I'll try again in the morning, should be quite nice.

Comments

[azrhey.livejournal.com]

I'll try again in the morning

*snicker*

RIIIIIIIGHT!

[ryss-rhiannon.livejournal.com]

You had snow!! (I can see in the picture) WE don't have snow.... I want snow!!!

[pphaneuf.livejournal.com]

It's not really snow, actually. There's fog, and it's right below zero, so it crystallizes into very pretty frost.

[pphaneuf.livejournal.com]

Make sure you see it properly!

[ryss-rhiannon.livejournal.com]

Still.... it's better than what we have.... It's 4 degrees!!!

[pphaneuf.livejournal.com]

It's pretty insanely warm for the season, that's quite true. I'd also point out we're in the damned Alps here, it's supposed to be covered in snow, not just (albeit very pretty) frost!

[dcoombs.livejournal.com]

I was initially worried that going to Barbados for Christmas would be weird, because it would be all warm and non-snowy. But in Montreal it is warm and non-snowy. So it's really no different.

Bye!!