In life there are some people that are dreamers and some that are doers. My brother Joe and his wife Amelia are both...they dream it, then they do it!
Joe is a multi-tasker to the extreme, his abilites range from teaching, electrical work, house renovation, massage and beer tasting just to name a few.
His better half, Amelia is an elite tri-athlete, originally at Olympic distance, but more recently at the torturous Ironman. She has gained national selection and has a 2nd and 3rd at the prestigious Port Macquarie race - this only touches on her achievments.
Both are very successful in their chosen endevours and after years of hard work in every aspect of their lives, they have decided to take a year off and combine two of their favourite elements...triathlon and adventure.
Having already travelled extensively, Joe and Meals have been to some breathtaking locations...but none captured their imagination quite like Morzine, a small skiing village nestled at the base of the Rhone Alps in Eastern France.
Located adjacent to Switzerland, the mountainous Morzine district is a cyclists playground. The scenery packed, soul destroying climbs will make pedal pushers giggle like a hacker teeing off at Augusta.
The town boasts its very own stage of the Tour de France. It is a leg that is best remembered for drug cheat, Floyd Landis' super human performance in the 2006 race. His brilliant climb, set up his victory, but also led to his ultimate undoing. He tested positive and was stripped of his crown.
Anyway, back to Joe and Meals. The food, the location and the culture planted a seed in the minds of the dynamic duo a few years back. This seed has been watered, fertilized - Joe drowned it in beer a few times, but eventually it began to sprout. It grew branches, leaves and in a few months time will bear the juiciest fruit in France.
Joe and Amelia wanted to share the thrill of free-wheeling down one of Morzines death defying (slight exaggeration) slopes, they wanted to share a glass of red while absorbing one of the worlds great panoramic vistas and they wanted to share the joy of simply biking, swimming and running with a bunch of people that love it as much as they do.
Base Camp Morzine is that idea. Joe and Amelia have hired a 5 bedroom chalet in Morzine for June and July. They are inviting anyone and everyone to come and stay with them. As hosts, they will pick you up from Geneva, cook you brekky and give you as much or as little advice about triathlon as you desire. Joe will massage your tired legs, Amelia will pace you on a leisurely run around the village.....they will both do what it takes to ensure an experience of a life time!
This isn't a sales pitch, it's more of a pat on the back to my bro and sis in law. You can only be jealous.....not of the amazing adventure they are about to tackle, but the fact that they are brave enough to do it. It takes a special type of person to make dreams reality and Joe and Meals are leaders in their field.
There is still plenty of room at base camp Morzine, I suggest you get your act together and get on board http://www.basecampmorzine.blogspot.com.au/...it will be bloody sensational. If you can't make it this trip, then maybe it's a good opportunity to plant a seed of your own....Tragic.
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