Musical Cows

My second week in Morzine saw several rainy days, where we pondered what to do with ourselves. 

Faye, Nathan and I decided to explore some more and picked out a hike to the Cascade de Nyon which 

is one of the many waterfalls dotted in and around Morzine. 

The path led us up into the trees where we saw the high ropes ziplining course and where you can go

 canyoning. The wet weather made the mossy banks and sappy bark feel very atmospheric. The water,

 however, was freezing so we did not brave the dip on this occasion.

From there we followed a path which led us out into a field of cows, big and small but all decked in

 bells. The sound of which was truly magical, the three of us stood in awe listening to the musical clang

 which sounded like a real orchestrated piece. 

Bells still ringing in our ears we headed back towards the town centre where we stopped for a hot

chocolate at the local boulangerie to warm up our soggy bodies.

Next, it was time to collect our Muti Passes, costing 70 euros for the season, giving us pedestrian access

 to the chairlifts and gondolas as well as entry to the public swimming pool, tennis courts and other

 discounted activities. The others, wet through, were keen to get back to the chalet but I was keen to get

 my first lift of the season up the mountain. 

I chose a trip up Pléney, just above the lift pass office, where I didn’t get much of a view due to poor

 visibility but instead settled down in a cosy restaurant where I treated myself to my first savoury crêpe

 and a café au lait. It was interesting to see what would usually be a busy place during the winter, only

 hosting myself and one other family. However, I enjoyed the quiet and time to myself to reflect on my

 first couple of weeks in Morzine.