I have just participated in the first ever   World Winter Masters Games 2010 Bled her in Slovenia. There were 3000 participants from 43 countries. A great event with people of all ages. I have earlier participated in the summer World Masters Games in my sport rowing. It is always a great pleasure to see so many fit people of all ages and of both sexes compete as best they can. The competition is fierce since all of us want to win. The same was the case when I was participating in the cross-country competitions. Here I am not an expert and I believe I was number 3 from the back, but no matter. These old champion skiers many former Olympic champions were not easy to beat. But I had great fun and I met some fine and interesting people. The cross-country competitions were held in Pokljuka close to Bled and 30 minutes from where I live. It was the most fantastic weather. Sunshine and minus 3 to 5 degrees centigrade. Absolutely a dream. I participated in two races on two different days. One 10 km race in free style (skating technique) and one 5 km race in classic style. With my friend Viktor I was taking a break and a coffee at the restaurant overlooking the biathlon shooting range.