Where Have the Ducks Gone?

This afternoon, it was minus 5 degrees outside, and the sun was shining over the lake at Laax. 3 o’clock in the afternoon. There was some left over bread from lunch, so off we went, to walk around the lake and feed the ducks.

Walking over the lake would be more accurate. The ice on the lake is a foot thick. The local Gemeinde (Council) has built an extra ice hockey practice pitch and an ice skating track around the outside.

There is a small ski slope for 2 – 4 year olds. You need to pay attention here or a 3year old on a toboggan may take your legs away, as he attempts to reach the bottom of the slope in one go.

But where are the ducks? Ice on the lake means “No Water”, which means “No Ducks”. What foolish people we are. Even so, where are they? Are they hiding? Have they flown south for the skiing season?

Back to the apartment later with a cup of tea and a jam sandwich with the bread not given to the ducks.