Posts about Switzerland
Switzerland, a quadrilingual country in the middle of Europe, has been my home since 2001.
Niederscherli
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Bern band Tschuggr sings critically about stereotypical folk from a small village near Bern.
Waisenhausplatz
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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.
Burying a road for the sake of a neighbourhood
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Encasing a dual carriageway to provide a less polluted local environment in Zurich.
When the iPhone is better than the camera
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When an iPhone photo beats a combination of camera and lens and tripod.
Interlaken West to Neuhaus
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Panoramic photography along a walk between Interlaken West station and Neuhaus harbour.
Spring snow
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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.
Chevroux to Gletterens
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A cold walk on the shores of Lac de Neuchâtel, and some lovely pink post-sunset light.
A change of scene
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Taking a brain break by being where there are interesting scenes to ponder.
Below the water line (again)
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Exceptionally low water levels at Lake Thun, as part of a four-year routine.
Over the Schallenberg Pass
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Taking the Mini out for a drive through the hills to Emmental.
Second attempt
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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 last IKEA coffee of the day
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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…
The edge of the afternoon
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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.
Adapting into the new season
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Reminding myself that although mountain hiking season is over now, there are still wonderful opportunities to walk and clear the mind.
The Rail Replacement Helicopter
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We’ve all heard of the dreaded “Rail Replacement Bus”. But what if we had Rail Replacement Helicopters instead?
