It’s Sunday so it must be time for a little bit of Switzerland.
In all our trips to this wonderful country we would usually spend our time in the mountains and the lakes. But as soon as son joined our trips we would need to find time to visit Tierparks – Zoos. Every so often it would be to the large zoo in Zurich. But his favourite animal place was Bern. A city with a wonderful little zoo and a bear park.
Bern is such a beautiful city.
Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland. The country doesn’t have an official capital but Bern is classed as its federal city.
It’s strange in all the visits we made to Bern it was always sunny.
The Zytglogge (Clock Tower) is over 400 hundred years old. Every hour a wonderful mechanical music show entertains the crowds.
The old part of the city which dates back to the 12th century is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Cathedral of St Vincent towers over the city.
The thing that strikes you about Bern is that even on a work day it seems such a quiet city. It’s also such a friendly place. The first time we came looking for the zoo we didn’t have a clue where to go. At the train station we asked a passerby what was the best way to the zoo. He happily provided us with a city map and then walked us to the correct tram stop. That’s not going to happen in London…..
The river Aare sweeps through Bern and the hilly ground often offers wonderful views across its many bridges.
The city is famed for its Bears. Thankfully the city has invested in improving the Bear Park.
Walking round the city, even a beautiful one like Bern is in the end – very thirsty work.
beautiful photos
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Thank you. It’s a beautiful country.
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Just love seeing these photos.
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I am so pleased.
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Whew! This time you have the wrong day. I thought that I’d lost a day again! Awwwwwwwwwwww. He’s such a cutie. Nice pics as always. ☺
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Yes he was a cute toddler. I think I posted it dead on midnight here.
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Ah, yeah.. the time difference.
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Confuses me.
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AHhh.. You got in early or maybe I am just late nite here. Whatever, you have opened Switzerland up some more in terms of thee pictures.
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Must have been early. Thought it was midnight when I posted it. Definitely age catching up with me.
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Nonsense. I am sure it was just after midnight sure enough when I saw it. But we’d had visitors –which we seldom do here, we tend to got down to the Ferry with friends rather–and spent ages clearing up so I had lost track of the time.
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How was the games night then.
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That is this coming Saturday. This was the Mr’s cousin and her hubby. Just returning an invite we’d got to their new house.
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Ops sorry. I’m sure you had a great time. x
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No way should you apologise. It was very kind of you tae mind.
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YAY! Swiss Sunday on Saturday Night💃🏼 Oh boy, I need my mini vacation today😩 Thank you for always providing a breath of clean air and peaceful landscapes. I really do find these posts relaxing and refreshing.
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Sounds like it’s been a tough one for you. Sending hugs. So pleased you like this. xx
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Oh, there was frustration… Ben borrowed my tablet and unbeknownst to me, bought over $50.00 worth of movies. I tried to cancel them but he had scanned through them all. Stupid Amazon Prime, cant even uninstall the dang app. I figured out how to prevent further purchases.
On the positive side, I got 3 hours sleep in a row.😯 😂💌
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That’s a bugger. Apparently one kid at school used his mums mobile to buy £100 of game apps. Not sure the parents know yet. At least I hope the movies are worth watching. 3 hours is so much better than you normally get. x
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Beautiful Spires! 🌟
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It’s a stunning city
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Beautiful pictures – Is a bear park like a zoo that only has bears or is it more of a sanctuary?
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The Bear Park is just an area next to the river with a few bears. Has a restaurant as well. No other animals.
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I want to go.
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I want to go back.
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Lovely pictures. The bear looks happy. Our trip to the Seattle zoo wasn’t that successful as loud of animals were either sleeping or hiding. Though it is a place worth seeing for itself too. Beautiful ambiance.
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The bears old site was very grim. They have improved it now.
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What a lovely place! Thanks for sharing it.
The stranger walked you to the correct tram? Dang! I’m impressed with myself if I walk a person to wherever they’re seeking in “maze” office layout, rather than simply talking & pointing the way.
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It was so out of his way. Hopefully I will now do the same.
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You clearly love this place so much. Can you move to that country? You have skills and can’t you apply for citizenship after 12 years or so?
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It’s quite difficult and very expensive.Son does have the potential option of German citizenship, but again it’s so much harder after Brexit.
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Germany is in serious political turmoil right now. Hell, the whole world is in a mess.
I’d love to be in Switzerland. They seem to be the only country with brains. They have put a complete hold on 5G.
And, things are going to be getting worse, here…the closer we get to November.
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Swiss politics has a lot of consistency. It’s still very people oriented. Most of Europes politics is a basketcase.
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Very beautiful!!
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It’s a stunning city.
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A lovely city tour with a suitable ending 🙂
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Thank you sir.
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I can’t imagine living there and seeing those sights every day – so beautiful!
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It’s a stunning city. The river looks a dream to run along.
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Such beauty! Thanks for sharing a Swiss Sunday with us … it made me smile. 😊
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I am so pleased.
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Ahh so beautiful! seems like heaven sent. such beautiful memories.
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That’s how I see the place.
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I can see why . Its a beautiful sight.
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So many places here are like this.
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That is such a nice thing.
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I do wish I could be there today.
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I know you do.
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Beautiful photos and your little one is precious!
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Gorgeous pictures!!!
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Thank you so much
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My pleasure
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🙏
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