It’s Sunday. The world has gone completely bonkers. This morning I so need my few moments of peace in beautiful Switzerland and I invite you to join me.
What I’m about to say might get my British Nationality revoked but here goes. I’m not sure I love my country anymore. I certainly love Yorkshire and the North East. I could see myself being happy in the Scottish Highlands. But increasingly my natural home feels like Switzerland. Not sure about the practicalities but maybe one day.
Today I would certainly settle for just another week there. It’s been four years now. So this morning it’s the next best thing – a virtual visit.
Remembering what it was like to walk in The Alps.
Remembering the colours.
Breathing in the sweet, fresh mountain air.
Listening to the calming soundscapes.
Be safe out there my friends and remember. It’s still a beautiful world.
It sure is a beautiful world! Have they closed your schools yet?
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No. Suspect they won’t. If they get a case then it shuts for cleaning and opens next day. Only those immediate contacts are self isolated. They are passing laws to allow for bigger class sizes and non qualified people to teach if teachers start going down with it.
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Omg
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And now you can’t come to visit us. A shame. Your country and mine are cut from the same cloth. Pompous rich asses.
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Sadly yes. What happened to working together.
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Sounds like Switzerland is your peace ✌️… I say work towards it – you’ll get it one day!! If you want that – take that!!
Is it hard to just move there? Do you need visa and things like you do for the United States ?
Or can you just pick up and go?
I have never looked into going to another country to live … my brother did… he wanted duel citizenship both in USA where we born and also Ireland – we are Irish decent on both sides … however was our GREAT grandparents … had to be either grandparents or parents and neither our parents or grandparents requested duel citizenship – he is so mad lol
I say aim for it!!!
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Not really looked into it as we just couldn’t afford it and not sure what work I could do out there. But there is always hope.
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Well, I totally understand being able to afford!
… but remember you never really know what life is going to bring you… Hope is very good to have!!
Cherish everyday anyway, because you don’t wanna miss today’s moments dreaming of tmrw.
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Always hope. x
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What do you do for work?
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Was an accountant but couldn’t do the hours with the single parent gig. So now work for a small company helping to run community sporting events.
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I bet accounting took a lot of time and probably much focus needed with many clients … they make good money here in the states – but I can see how would be hard as single parent.
The job you have now sounds pretty awesome too… That one actually sounds fun lol … community sports events …
are you effected any with what’s going on currently?
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It was impossible after I became a single parent. Too many long distance meetings. Too many late finishes. Do I miss it? The money yes, the rest of it – absolutely not.
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It sounds like you are happier now, job wise… despite any money issues… and you get to spend quality time and be there with your son which is priceless ❤️
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The flexibility to be here when son needs me is everything x
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We have about 20 events coming up in the next couple of months including two major cycle races including live TV and international teams. We are expecting no more than a couple of the smallest events actually getting the go ahead now.
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Well that’s kind of exciting … and things like that keep up spirits!
Sound like work going well still.
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It will just dry up until the virus has gone, as it’s a zero based contract then no work means no money.
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That’s kinda scary, I hope doesn’t get bad like that! Hopefully you have support or options just in case
Many are in same boat here – depend on job for money – with these shut downs if they live paycheck to paycheck this is going to be bad.
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We will get through it but I won’t be now buying any sports cars this side of say 2060.
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Sports cars are overrated anyway. ✌️
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That’s what I say as well.
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I love Switzerland too! The scenery, the people. I wish I could go there more often! Thank you for this lovely post 😊.
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Thank you so much.
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As of midnight last night, we’re in lockdown. A sensible precaution though it does mean we’re all now only virtual travellers. So a trip to Switzerland was very welcome – thank you.
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No lockdowns here but I still preferred my virtual tour to interfacing with the craziness outside. Have they said how long the lockdown is for.
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As long as necessary!
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🙏🙏
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You could work for the Swiss tourist board! You’ve certainly sold it to me! I haven’t been yet, but whenever I fly over to my wife’s family in northern Italy I’m always stunned by the beauty of the Alps 🙂
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It’s so worth going. Hope you get there soon.
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I increasingly feel the same way you do, but about moving back to Austria. But I temper my expectations by remembering more than just the nostalgia. And I have to remember my good fortune. But the mountains and lakes! Could I trade the bushland, beaches and freedom of Australia for them, when they come with so much less privacy than I enjoy in Sydney?
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Yes it’s a tough decision. It’s easier here as England is getting less friendly every day.
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Yeah you guys are ahead of the curve to some degree. The UK and USA have been unfortunate role models for our own crappy leadership
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Our government in the UK are muppets
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Absolutely breathtaking photos! When I see your pictures I would like to move to Switzerland as well …
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It’s a stunning place.
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Isn’t it Demark that’s supposed to have the highest quality of life? Wherever it is, I think about moving but I HATE being cold so it’ll never happen.
Great pics. Thanks for the share!
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Aotearoa New Zealand scores highly in the quality of life stakes too, and comes with plenty of spectacular scenery. In the part of the country I live in, it’s considered cold when the temperature drops below 15°C (59°F) and freezing when it drops below 10°C (50°F). It snows perhaps once every 10 years. On the other hand we consider it hot when the temperature exceeds 25°C and unbearable when it exceeds 30°C (86°F). We get temperatures in excess of 30°C less than 10 day each year.
On the other hand, you might find the changeable weather difficult to adopt to. My wife has lived in NZ for 48 years and still finds our frequent “four seasons in one day” something of a challenge.
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Me and my partner always dreamed of visiting New Zealand. Maybe one day.
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Ahhh… NZ is one of my fantasy “move to” countries. I’m on SoCal and used to “no weather” but U’d be happy to have 4 seasons in a day in exchange for the beauty!!
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In summer Switzerland is often warm and sometimes hot. Denmark is very nice.
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I was in Denmark earlier this year, it’s such a happy country
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It really sounds it.
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More lovely landscapes
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Thank you sir.
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I want to go there!
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I really hope you do one day.
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The world my friend, is off its nut. You always bring a little sanity though believe it or not.
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I’m pleased. I’m sure we have a separate, more lethal madness virus circulating.
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I think it is called raging insanity.
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Exactly where is Boris Johnson….
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Well…you have to understand, in the words of t=his idiot health minister , ‘their generation has never dealt with anything like this before.’ And I think that says it all.
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And people voted for this shower…..
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In their droves to get Brexit done….
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I miss the days of Brexit dominating the news.
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Yeah. You just don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.
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Sadly yes.
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Really lovely pictures. I love the mountains. The world is a beautiful place and it’s good to remember that right now. X
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It’s so easy to forget that. x
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Yep. It is but your beautiful pictures help us all to remember. X
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Thanks x
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Always thankful for the Weekly virtual visit to peaceful Switzerland. I have a feeling that these weekly visits will be one of the few things keeping me sane (?) Over the next few weeks💌
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Well we might have to do something about that. x
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Beautiful reminder. Thanks! 😊
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Thank you
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I always love looking at these photos! Blessings & I hope you have a lovely week!
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Thank you so much. Hope you do as well.
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Breathtaking pics🌷
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That’s so kind of you
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Magnificent pictures! I love the snow capped mountains.
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Thank you
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🙂
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Thank YOU, dear friend … with the madness in the world at the moment, I so needed this! And your feelings about your country? I can relate. I no longer even like the U.S. … it has become a country I don’t recognize and am not proud to be a part of. If I had the wherewithal, I would move to Mexico or Canada tomorrow. It’s sad, isn’t it? Hugs xx
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One day we may get the chance to move. xx
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Sigh. It is my hope, but … 😥
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Let’s hope.
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Beautiful pictures Gary.
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Thank you x
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Thanks for the invite. I enjoyed the views! You’re photos are always amazing. It’s a peaceful place indeed.
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I’m so glad you came along
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I can understand this, why not it’s beautiful. Those mountains are breathtaking. I could sit there with a coffee after a coffee and just take them in.
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It takes your breathe away.
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Yes, it does!👌
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Whoops lol wrong emoji 😊
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It was fine.
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Okay 🙂
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Someone has just asked if Im seeing less people. Don’t see anyone on a normal day…..
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Seeing less people because of this virus. Or Justin general?
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The former….
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Beautiful pictures! One day I may get to visit somewhere else.
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I hope you do. It’s so worth it.
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I understand what you mean. When I was younger I would get very defensive if anyone assumed by my appearance (dark skin and dark hair), that I weren’t British, but now I almost don’t like to admit it. I was about to say “I don’t like what Britain has become” but part of me thinks maybe it always was like this and I just didn’t see it: intolerant, xenophobic, stomping on the people who need help the most.
Luckily all is good in the little bubble that is Le Château and the world of Louis Catorze.
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I think we always have been. Just we just about kept a lid on it. No lid now. Pleased it’s all good.
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Love the Swiss posts. So serene and calming…
If you can’t get to Switzerland, head to the Highlands. I’d choose either. I am a direct descendant of the MacPherson clan. I also happen to be Welsh…last name is Jones.
If you can ever get there…go.
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I’m one eighth welsh but can’t sing. Yes the Highlands would be a great option.
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such beauty amongst our chaos…thanks!!
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Thank you for looking at them. x
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Ahh that makes sense. You seem like a quiet person. Definitely not a bad thing.😊
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No I don’t think it is.
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No your not?
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God loves you all and I love you all bless y’all I love y’all share the love in besafe with being humble
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