Abruzzen

This year we wanted to do things differently: not travel around the world, not compete with our friends for the most exotic vacation destination, but "swim against the tide" and stay in Europe. Because we firmly believed that there are also secluded and worthwhile vacation destinations nearby.

The most interesting weather phenomenon in the Alps at the moment is the temperature. Cold feet and light frostbite among skiers are becoming luxury problems in the wake of the current cold spell.

...finally we are sitting in our "cheap plane" after all - because shortly before everything looked as if we would only just get near an airplane. We were at check-in on time, but Micha, who had the shortest journey, once again couldn't tear himself away from his desk and simply didn't show up. The charming lady at check-in finally gives us two more minutes - and as ordered (too late), Micha turns up (after exactly two! minutes). We can just about persuade her to check us in. Lucky us! Maybe next time we'll fly on a scheduled flight again - or just get to the airport earlier...