Sunday, July 22, 2012

A few of our favorite things

Enjoying a crisp & stunning view of snowy peaks and
the Morteratsch Glacier (on the right) on top of Switzerland's Munt Pers

Later that day...happy (and very warm) after pizza, pasta & gelato across the border in Tirano, Italy

We have been on the road since last Saturday, mainly in La Punt, Switzerland in the Alps.  This part of Switzerland is near the border of Italy (though the language of the area is Romanisch (imagine a mash-up of German & Italian).  I keep looking for Julie Andrews as we hike through some Alpine meadow with Edelweiss and Swiss cows (they do wear bells) in the background.  A few of our favorite things about this part of the Alps are: hiking above the tree line with no bugs and stunningly beautiful views, delicious Swiss breads, mountain train rides through crazy tunnels and over bridges, turquoise mountain lakes, and lots of time together.  The ability to sneak over the border to enjoy an Italian lunch doesn't hurt either.  Soon we will pack up & head to France....our general tour is shown below...


6 comments:

  1. Amazing....what great memories you will all have. Yes I would be looking for Julie A also!!

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  2. Gosh, it looks like such hard work...not! What a lucky family you are to have this opportunity. We miss you! Alyna

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  3. This is so fun, El! Love hearing your voice in my head as I read about your adventures. Have a great time!

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  4. So fantastic that you are writing this! I'll love keeping up with your adventures. Bon voyage!

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  5. Nice to see and read about your bicycle trip to your work everyday Ellen! Wat a long one! (I never did it). You must be in a good condition (now).

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