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by Patrick Bardelli
Who gets the big bed?
27.2.2019
I want it, he gets it. Manuel Wenk and I are at the Laax Open 2019. We're sharing a flat in the designer hotel "rocksresort" and the first thing we do is squabble over the big bed. Report from behind the scenes of a Galaxus video shoot.
"I'm the older one, I'm entitled to the big bed." Period. Manuel Wenk and I are staying at the Laax Open 2019 for a few days at the rocksresort. "But I'm much taller than you, that's why I'm sleeping in the big bed." Manu's answer has a point. Size is important, isn't it, in this case Alter and I spend our nights in the small bed. No, it's not that bad after all. I also sleep very well in the "children's room". It's more about the principle and I don't like losing. So I take a nap first.
The ideal starting point
We have chosen the best possible starting point for our work. The flat is located directly at the valley station in Laax, with the cable cars to Crap Sogn Gion practically on the doorstep. Among other things, we are reporting on the finals of this year's Laax Open.
We are also filming another episode of the "Patrick does sport with ..." series. Manu and I are now a well-rehearsed team. We've already been to St. Moritz, Davos and the ISPO in Munich for longer shoots.
What ever happens in Laax stays in Laax
Now, however, we share a flat. Will that work out? So far, we've always had single rooms when travelling. And what about privacy? All hell breaks loose here during the Laax Open. The international snowboard scene stops off in the Surselva and lets it rip away from the superpipe. The parties in bars and clubs like the Indy are legendary. It's quite possible that at two o'clock in the morning, one of the stars of the scene will suddenly be standing next to you at the bar ordering a beer. Or seven. There have also been cases of complete strangers suddenly throwing themselves at video producers.
That's why Manu and I make an agreement: whatever happens in Laax stays in Laax. What works in Las Vegas will surely work here too. That's why there are no pictures of excessive party nights here, but this:
Too big
So Manu sleeps in the big bed because he's taller than me. Fine by me. But does that mean he has to leave his two (!) pairs of ski boots in the entrance area of the flat in front of the toilet? No, he doesn't have to. But he does anyway. He also has huge feet. Shoe size violin case. There is a ski room in the basement of the building. But there's no room at all for my normal-sized ski boots. And his clothes are lying around everywhere, while I keep my things neatly stored in my room. Manu creeps into the flat. Time for a brief, clarifying conversation.
"Could you please keep your things with you a bit more? You didn't just get the big bed, you also got the big room." Manu looks at me questioningly. "Yes, but you have two beds in your room. You just throw everything on the second one and that's it." He's right again. Darn. There are two 90-centimetre beds in my room. I sleep in one, the other serves as a storage area for my ski equipment. The current who-has-the-right score: Manu 2, Patrick 0. I'm losing.
The Last Supper
The hours outside on the piste make up for the little squabbles inside. The weather is perfect, powder snow as far as the eye can see. The night finale on the pipe is a blast and my freeski challenge with Jens Nyström from Stomp It Tutorials is also crowned with success.
On our last evening, we treat ourselves to delicious tapas at Casa Veglia. Casa what? With the Inside Laax app, you can not only buy tickets for the cable cars and download piste reports, you can also reserve a table in your favourite restaurant. And finally, the stories are in the can, our stay is coming to an end.
Large beds, small beds, shoes in the flat, shoes in the cellar, large pouffe in the room, small pouffe in the kitchen - no problem. We had a great time here in Laax.
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PS:
A flat share - two generations and a difference in height of at least one head. It's only fair that I get the big bed too. And I prefer to dry my slightly odourless ski boots in the warm flat rather than in a ski room. I do the same at home and my flatmates have never complained. And Patrick: I made sure you had fresh bread every day and let you sleep in the morning so that you got the hours of sleep you needed. Give and take, even in a flat share. Best regards, Manu
Patrick Bardelli
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Patrick.Bardelli@digitecgalaxus.chFrom radio journalist to product tester and storyteller, jogger to gravel bike novice and fitness enthusiast with barbells and dumbbells. I'm excited to see where the journey'll take me next.
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