As soon as that thought left me, so did that
picturesque mountain. The mountain rippled with energy,
its beautiful blue aura expanded as if it had been outlined
by the hand of God, and for an instant the mountain
disappeared. Only the moon and the bright planet remained.
Seconds later the mountain solidified, and I smiled as I
began my descent down the mountain.

Our family gathered at the ski school, and walked
towards our lodging. The light snow muffled sounds of
life. Silence was complete here, in the soft twilight
hours.

The evening fire cracked while we skiers watched the
snow drift through the streak of light that was projected