Tuesday, November 07, 2006

First Ski

I did it! I skied. Today, I joined the ski club here in Tartu for my first training. Since there was enough white stuff on the ground, we put on the skis and went outside.




WOO-HOO!

It was so much fun. Not much instruction, but perhaps it is a a sink-or-ski, natural sort of teaching method. I was given some skis, some poles, some shoes, led outside to the snow, and let loose. After an hour and half of training, I felt like I was beginning to get it... more practice is needed, of course, but it was a good start. The group seems nice and moderately athletic (I think I can fit in without feeling too awkward as soon as I get the hang of it). I am feeling excited about it and more and more Nordic already. Good ski pointers and tips for beginners are welcome, if you have them!

1 comment:

carla rae said...

hey jenn! it sounds like you're making the most of opportunities over there -- i wouldn't expect anything less from you!

hope that you could celebrate thanksgiving in a small way.

just wanted you to know that i read your blog regularly and love to hear updates. i'll try to email you more when my finals are over. love ya! (and loved the blog about imperfect grammar. well said).

carla

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