It’s Sunday so it’s time for a bit of Switzerland.
Time travelling back a few years. The Hotel Owner takes a look at our shorts, T-shirt and sunglasses.
“I do hope you have brought something warmer with you. It’s going to be warm this morning but we have a cold snap coming through this afternoon. If not let me know and I can get you some jumpers”
I know it’s a generalisation but I always found the Swiss to be staggeringly polite. My partner knew this country so well. Even though this was deep into May she knew it was worth bringing a few items of wool. So with warmer gear in my rucksack we set off. Within a couple of hours it was most appreciated.
Another thing about Switzerland. The weather forecasts. In the UK our gerbils give more accurate forecasts than the weather services. Switzerland is different. Like its trains the forecasts are usually precision perfect. Each day would start with watching the weather guide on the TV. No weather presenter here. Stunning live web videos from the countries best locations with the hourly forecast underneath. I could watch that all day. So on this Sunday the forecast had snow from 2pm. At 1pm the clouds rolled in and suddenly the temperatures dropped sharply. Just after 2pm the snow started.
We watched the snow line descend rapidly down the mountains.
A few snow ball fights later and we found ourselves in the hotel enjoying copious amounts of pizza and apfelsaftschorle. The Hotel Owner confidently predicting that tomorrow would be a sun cream day.
The next morning we opened the hotel window and were rewarded with this view. Yesterday’s cold snap was so worth it.
Amazing pictures.
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It’s an amazing country.
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I can see! 😃
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God, it’s just so beautiful …
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It’s just stunning.
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Whoa! The pics of the snow line… I’ve only seen one thing like it, fire. I’d much rather see snow than fire coming down the mountain.
Son with the million watt smile! (practicing the hood up look😉)
I love Swiss Sunday on Saturday Night.
💌
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Most get my timing better. Cant have Swiss Sunday on a Saturday. I would love any snow at the moment. x
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I’m 8 hours behind you. To make it Sunday for me you’d have to do the post after 8am your time…then in Australia it would be Sunday night.
I like Swiss Sunday, and its peaceful fresh air on Saturday night before I go to sleep.
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Too complicated for me.
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Breath-taking shots. “Sun Cream Day”, have not heard that one! In Colorado USA, we call it a “Bluebird Day” if the sun comes out clear on a snowy mountain day.
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Not heard bluebird day before. I like the ring of that.
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I love Swiss Sunday. Can’t wait to get there for real some day. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration!
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Thank you. I hope you do one day.
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Absolutely stunning I especially love the one 3rd from last.
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Thanks. I remember taking that. Trying to take the photo one handed while holding a coffee. Have you had much snow. We have had nowt.
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I love the mountains all wreathed in clouds and mist. Nope no snow, just vile rain.
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The have a dreamlike appearance like that. It’s finally stopped raining.
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Some time back, I gather?
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Top of my head something like 2014.
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For the first time, as I sat down to read posts I follow, I thought “Swiss Sunday today”. You did not disappoint.
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That’s so kind of you Sir. I keep meaning to ask what’s the most photogenic place you have been to.
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I think it is really where we live now – simply for it variety.
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Makes sense
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Wonderful, I can breathe the crispness and freshness of the air. Views stunning. Have a great day.
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Thank you. Yes that air is something else. I remember my first visit and that first walk. First time I had really appreciated just breathing.
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I had the same experience visiting Finland.
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Would love Finland.
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Really beautiful.
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Thank you
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Cheers
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That last photo….
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That’s from the hotel room.
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It’s certainly a view worth getting up for. The water really gets me. I can almost feel its sharp coldness lapping at my feet.
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It was definitely cold even in the middle of summer. But always crystal clear.
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Beautiful boy you have there and the scenery is outstanding
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Thank you
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Those pictures make my heart ache… And make me a little bit homesick too. 🙂 ❤
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Wish I was there right now.
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Such beauty! I can almost feel the crispness of the air. And I love that smile 🙂 Adorable!
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That air is beautiful to run in.
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Thank you so much
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Never get sick of seeing these mountains! 😊
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I’m pleased
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🙂 I am too for seeing them.
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Your son is adorable!
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He is. He’s a bit bigger now.
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What absolutely stunning photos!!! Makes me wish I could go there … and that is the first pic I have seen of your son … he is gorgeous! Thank you for bringing me a smile today!
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Your welcome. It’s a beautiful country.
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