
It’s Sunday so it’s time for our weekly virtual trip to beautiful Switzerland. A country which means so much to our little family.


1st August is Swiss National Day. It celebrates the signing of the a Federal Charter in 1291. The Charter committed the various individual Cantons to stand together against outside aggressors and judges. It was officially recognised as the country’s founding document in the late 1800s. In 1993 86% of the population voted to introduce a national holiday on this day.


It’s quite fitting for us that the Swiss National Day falls on the same day as Yorkshire Day. Our little family can have a joint celebration. In many ways we think of ourselves as Yorkshire first, Swiss second, European third, British fourth and English fifth. Our dream would be for Yorkshire to be followed recognised as a Swiss Canton or for us to get Swiss nationality. That’s a fun thought.


So what happens on Swiss National Day. Every community holds celebrations which include bonfires and fireworks. Buildings and streets are adorned with flags and bunting. The community comes together to hear speeches, sing the national anthem, enjoy local produce and watch traditional folklore entertainment.


So if I time this post correctly then it will just about sneak into the 1st August here. So happy National Day to our families favourite country. We love you.

Hawklad is happy to be in such a beautiful place.
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He so is.
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YAY! I didn’t realize it was Saturday. I always forget what day it is sometime in the middle of the day🤦🏼♀️ Swiss Sunday on Saturday Night is my favorite!
Since we’ve determined that I might have some (rebel) Yorkshire DNA, I guess I should do TWO Happy Dances💃🏼💫💃🏼 one for Yorkshire and one for beautiful Switzerland. I have to do them lying down due to injury, but if you’ve ever seen a grand mal seizure, you can imagine what my dancing looks like…lying down or standing up!😱
As always, my thanks for making Saturday Night so wonderful with your pictures and stories.💌
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It’s a lovely thought. So hope your up dancing soon. x
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Happy Sunday to Son and Dad🌷
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Thank you so much
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Majestic beautiful, it depends which one you re looking at plus an adorable child, GREAT work
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Oooh, I remember Grindelwald. It was beautiful and the grass was exactly as green as in your photo … Thank’s again for Swiss Sunday, the best start of my Sunday!
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Happy National Day to such a beautiful place and its people. The pictures are mesmerizing, Gary
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AH… Happy Sunday.
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Beautiful Switzerland! I would vote to celebrate as well.
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Another lovely breath of fresh Swiss air. Mmm.
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Yorkshire twinned with Switzerland – now there’s a thought
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He’s a lovely boy
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He is, much bigger now
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Do you have a favourite place in Switzerland? It’s all so lovely.
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Not really. Too many places. Maybe above Zermat, maybe Lake Thun.
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Thank you for the gorgeous photos again, Gary. Can you tell, there were fireworks all night yesterday. Sound doesn’t know any border … lol! Btw. did you know that Roby Williams is in Lauterbrunnen with his family these days?
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No I didn’t. It will be quiet for him. You were probably hearing his fireworks. Hope you are smiling and doing well.
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LOL! Yes, I do… haha.
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Stunning photos and handsome son. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks. He’s bigger now
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Heaven sent my friend. 😊
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Thanks x
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As always❤️
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Beautiful photos as usual. I’ve never asked, was photography a particular hobby of yours? These pics are lovely 😊
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Not really, did get an O level in it. Best of the options available
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I got a GCSE in it …
not saying you are old but ….
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Stop it……
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Such a gorgeous country. All your photographs are beautiful but I particularly like the one of Lake Thun and the one of Hawklad…. thanks for taking us along on your weekly tour. It’s easy to see why you love it there.
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It’s such a stunning place.
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It is!
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Beautiful as always. I can almost see that book shop. Thought I’d mention it this time. *smiles*
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I was thinking about that bookshop last night. One day a book will be in that window. 😀
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