Wednesday, October 22, 2008

I live here.

When Swiss people ask me if I'm on holiday, it feels so strange to say, "No, I live here." I have to keep reminding myself that I'm not at camp or something and won't be going back "home" soon. No, here is home.

So what exactly does living here entail? Well, we do a bit of relaxing, napping, and going on hikes.

We also explore nearby towns and shopping centers. During one visit to Altstätten, we stumbled upon what Isaiah coined a "cat-walk," a sort of fire-escape-like apparatus to help kitties reach ground level. We also think that maybe mini-people used to live here.


My favorite hike so far was one we took a couple of weeks ago near a town called Wasserauen. The trail took us to Meglisalp and then down through Seealpsee, which you can see in the photo.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Alpenhorn

Traditionally, this horn is used by herders to call their cows to pasture. Recently, because of a decline in local dairy farms, cow herders are finding new uses for the alpenhorn: calling all shoppers. "C&A grand-opening! 10% off all merchandise this weekend only!"

Mandy, Mandy, what do you see?

Whilst doing the dishes,
I see this view staring back at me!


Mandy, Mandy, what do you see?


When doing my business,
I see the big button for number two, and the little one for pee.