On Friday afternoon, 22 February, I started on my long journey, in a Post-Pack, to Mammoth Mountain in California. It should take me about 7-10 days to get there.
April 2
Dear family,
I am writing to you from beautiful California in the United States. I am
currently living in a small ski resort town called Mammoth Lakes. I have
been on quite a few adventures with some Australians, New Zealanders and
Americans.
I have worked in the Sports Shop helping to sell skis and snowboards.
Everyone is very interested in meeting me. The Americans didn't realise
Australia has so many unique animals, however many don't believe I am a
wombat and think I am simply a guinea pig!
I have also worked outside on the slopes helping to operate the lifts that
take people to the top of the runs so they can ski and board down. That
was lots of fun. I got to ride the chair to the top and was given a lift
down the slope by one of the lift operators from New Zealand. The lift
operators took a couple of photos of me that are in the mail heading your
way.
It is very warm here at the moment. It is spring time here so the snow is
starting to melt but the mountains and the forests are still very
beautiful. It is about 55 degrees fahrenheit at the moment, I think that
is roughly in the low 20 degrees celsius. I am enjoying the sunshine, it
reminds all of the Australians and New Zealanders of home.
I am missing you all but I am also having a wonderful time meeting new
people every day. I will write again soon to update you on my latest
travels.
Lots of love,
Tykoo
April 15
Here I am skii-ing down the slopes
Can you find me on the ski-slope?
It's certainly cold here!