It’s Sunday. A very wet and windy Sunday here in Yorkshire. So let’s go on a trip to beautiful Switzerland.
This time let’s return to a place we visited so many times. Schloss Spiez. Spiez Castle.
Work on the castle started in 933 by the King of Burgundy. The tower was added in the 12th century. Over the years it has been transformed from castle to a gloriously romantic residence.
In all the times we visited here we never once went inside the castle. Son is not keen on confined spaces. But you can walk around the outside and the gardens for free.
Son loved coming here from the hotel. It was only a 5 minute walk. It was always quiet. He always has had to stand next to his knight pal Adrian Von Bubenberg.
The Castle Church is stunning. So peaceful inside.
If you time the trip well you can sample the local wine from castles vineyards.
The castle offers stunning views across Lake Thun and the surrounding mountains.
The castle dominates the marina area of Spiez.
And on a hot day the gardener puts the water sprinkler on for the kids to play in. One of Sons favourite places ever.
Thanks for a visual trip! 👌
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I’m thankful you took the time to look at them.
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It’s my pleasure!
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We used to run through the sprinkler like that. Loved it. That vineyard is idyllic!!!
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It really is. Open to walk through it as well. Sprinklers are such fun.
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These images are a treat to the eyes.
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Thank you so much
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I cant imagine it gets THAT hot so near that glacial water, but sprinklers are fun anytime!
The colors in the garden at the castle are so vibrant! I guess I’ve gotten used to dusty, muted colors. SoCal is always very water conscious so we dont have lush landscapes.
The history of the building in UK and Europe just fascinates me. I would probably get lost in my head just staring at the architecture.
Thank you for another superb Swiss Sunday on Saturday Night💃🏼
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Thank you so much xx Switzerland can frequently be hot in the summer, certainly at lower levels. That’s hot to us. Plus 27C. I love the history of the sites. I’m like you I just dream away at these places.
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27 I can handle… 30 is a little warm… 35+ is when i start complaining! (and melting🥵)
Hope you’re staying warm and dry!💌
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Finally stopped raining for a bit. Here 30 is a scorcher. x
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Lovely photos! Happy days and even happier memories.
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Thank you so much.
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These pictures are … breathtakingly beautiful!!! I will likely never have the opportunity to go there, but through your Sunday posts, I can dream and imagine! Thank you! (Your son is gorgeous, by the way!)
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He is such an innocent soul. It’s a stunning place. I sometimes worry that I may struggle to get back there anytime soon. Just can’t afford it and travel for someone with Aspergers is difficult (a risk when you have only one parent).
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I can understand both of those hurdles … but I really do hope you get to go back someday.
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I do as well. Also let’s hope for that coffee.
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I am determined that we will one day have that coffee! It is part of what keeps me going, my friend!
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Storms might help. I see the last storm cut Atlantic flying times to less than 5 hours. At this rate it’s going to be minutes soon.
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There’s a thought!
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As long as the plane can slowdown enough to land.
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My luck it wouldn’t be able to and I’d end up in Siberia after the plane ran out of fuel!
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Yes watching some of the planes try to land sideways puts you off flying. We need a tunnel built.
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Now that is a brilliant idea! I can smell that coffee now!
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Yes I can as well.
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Any chance you’ll be able to go back?
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Let’s hope. But I fear not. Money is tight and travel for someone with Aspergers is so difficult. It’s suddenly getting a lot more difficult post brexit.
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Stunning locations for these buildings
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As it sits high up in the little town it gets wonderful views of the lake and the Alps. It’s always very quiet as well. The wine is excellent as well.
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Welcome to Switzerland, Gary! The Thun area is beautiful but I think I have never stopped at Spiez. So, thank you for the beautiful photos.
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Spiez is lovely. It does seem to get bigger every time I look at the photos but it’s still a nice size. It’s also low level so the weather tends to be lovely yet it’s so close to the mountains. The marina is stunning.
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It has a lovely romantic touch. Yes, the mountains are omnipresent over here… haha. Some different looking areas in a relatively small place … as Switzerland is compared to other countries.
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Yes the changes are subtle yet obvious, even between neighbouring valleys.
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So when are you coming over to visit the next time?
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I would love to come tomorrow. With Sons Aspergers and money it might be a while sadly.
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I see, Gary. But whenever you are planning it. let me know and you will have your personal tour guide at hands 🌂
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That would be lovely. I certainly will take you up on your offer. x
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That would be awesome and I’d feel honored 😊
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🙏
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What a beauty of scenery
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It’s a stunning place.
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Sure is
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Beautiful!
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It’s a lovely country.
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Lovely to see so many of the buildings today.
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Even their buildings are so much nicer than ours. Even if you don’t like buildings the mountains and lakes seem to be always in view.
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Oh I do like buildings. that is what interested me today. many years ago my dad was in Switzerland on some council business trip and he brought back all these black and white pics of the buildings. And b and w were what they were. yes Very diff from ours but still just b and W. But then someone else on that trip had taken colour ones. Well. I always remember thinking These are lovely buildings, the colours just brought them to life.
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They always seem to have such style. Like everywhere you get grey zones but they seem to be kept to a minimum. It’s kinda sad as the quality of the buildings are often lost in the stunning landscapes.
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Yeah… you can see why but it was great to share these pics today and show this other different beauty of the country.
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I do love the place.
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You can see that in every post. And I bet you miss it horribly too
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I really do. Let’s look on the positive side. It will make the next time so much better. x
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Of course it will. We all have places we can’t get back to right now but when we do …
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We will rock it….
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I hope no Swiss ever takes what they have for granted. The peace and beauty is beyond words.
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It’s stunning. Would move there in an instance if I got the chance.
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I’ve a home there… in my head.
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Good place to have a home.
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Thank you for inviting me along
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Your so welcome.
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As your son gets older, and learns new skills, travel will be easier with him. Just a few more years of skill building… you got this Dad!
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Let’s hope so.
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Such beautiful blue water – looks so nice!
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It is but always a bit chilly with the alpine waters.
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The flowers. The colours. The architecture….
Sigh. ❤❤❤
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It’s a stunning place.
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such lovely pictures and descriptions! It seems like a wonderful time!
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It was always a lovely visit.
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Awwwwwwwwww, I love the pics with your son enjoying his favorite things. It looks like an amazing place to be.
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It really is. Son loves it.
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He, he amazing photos and places!
It must have been really fun.
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It really was. So beautiful. x
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Great! 😊
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🙏 x
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