Posts about Switzerland
Switzerland, a quadrilingual country in the middle of Europe, has been my home since 2001.
Abandoning a walk to Hohgant (again) for the sake of a more enjoyable afternoon.
A pleasant and warm walk last weekend, with forest sections and huge panoramic views across the lake to the mountains.
Bern band Tschuggr sings critically about stereotypical folk from a small village near Bern.
It’s been a while since we’ve sat in the city centre of Bern to take a break amongst running errands and visiting shops. And even longer since we’ve managed to snag one of the few benches amongst the market stalls outside Starbucks on Waisenhausplatz.
Encasing a dual carriageway to provide a less polluted local environment in Zurich.
When an iPhone photo beats a combination of camera and lens and tripod.
Panoramic photography along a walk between Interlaken West station and Neuhaus harbour.
We had some late snow just recently and although it was lovely to look at, the temperatures were brought down. I’m done with winter and cold, now. I want the mountains to clear so I can get out walking again.
A cold walk on the shores of Lac de Neuchâtel, and some lovely pink post-sunset light.
Taking a brain break by being where there are interesting scenes to ponder.
Exceptionally low water levels at Lake Thun, as part of a four-year routine.
The single arrival of the day from Merligen on the BLS winter cruise schedule. The captain had to reverse and re-dock at the ship jetty in Faulensee because he buggered up the approach.
The coffee cups at Ikea are half the size of regular mugs, but if you arrive at the café 15 minutes before closing time on a Saturday, there’s no time to take advantage of the free refills. On the other hand, you don’t have to sit amongst screaming kids and their minders, so…
A pleasant walk down from Allmendhubel through Blumental valley, into the shade cast by the mountain ridge, then back into the sun to slither our way down the ice-covered path to Mürren.
Reminding myself that although mountain hiking season is over now, there are still wonderful opportunities to walk and clear the mind.
We’ve all heard of the dreaded “Rail Replacement Bus”. But what if we had Rail Replacement Helicopters instead?
