Our kids are avid skiers. Each Sunday, they enjoy the slopes at Bridger Bowl, while I sip my coffee and work peacefully at the lodge. There is something so pristine in snow, its powder delights my heart. I once read that “snowflakes are kisses from heaven” and I could totally relate. As Chana Laya, who is only five, came zooming down Virginia City with Zeesy, I stood in amazement at the visual: Natural beauty, youthful fearlessness, and a good dose of athletic maneuvering. What a combination.

I know many of you have been waiting for a more detailed recap of our trip to the Cabo San Lucas area. If you’ve read my travel posts, you know that it’s never only about the travel 🙂 I always include life lessons and epiphanies that we experience along the way and trust me there is never a shortage. When we looked at the calendar and realized that winter break of 2022 fell over Chanukah, we panicked just a little. We really look forward to getting away with the family and getting a break from winter. When you have nine months of winter and you live very busy lives in service of the community,,,