Holidays in Switzerland and Catchup

I can't believe it's been so long since I posted on here.  I'm engrossed on a course with Distant Stitch, Creative Sketchbooks that time has simply flown by.  I'm really enjoying messing about with paint and paper.

Another distraction is holidays in Switzerland on the Glacier and Bernina Express.  The temperatures ranged from -2 to +30.  The scenery was stunning......from frozen lakes, to alpine flowers, to majestic mountains.  It was amazing.

Frozen lake just beginning to thaw
 



 

 

 

On the way home we went via Cologne in Germany



 





 

The Lock Bridge in Cologne

 



The bridge in Cologne is amazing.  There are hundreds if not thousands of locks that have been put there by members of the public.  Each one has a sentiment on it.  I've never seen anything like it!

 



'til the next time.............

Incredible Ice Forms

Well, I've just got back from Switzerland.  It was so cold when we arrived at my daughter's place and there was still snow everywhere.  We were doing Grandparent duties taking our granddaughter to Geneva for 3 days to rehearsals for Peter Pan.  The rehearsals were in the evening so dear husband and I had to find something to do for 4 hours!  We got to know Geneva shops and places to eat quite well!  On one of our walks along the lake I took these incredible photos of the ice formations along the lake side.

I've never seen ice like this!!  During our stay we took the train to Thun.  What a lovely place that was.  There was a castle and charming church and spectacular scenery

Castle in Thun

Church in Thun

.....We carried on by mountain train which was awesome, winding our way down the mountain to Brig.  The station here had some interesting tiling..............

This was just one of them

We did go to see the production of Peter Pan.  It was brilliant!  The youngest was 9 years old and the oldest 18 years old and they were all so professional!


............til the next time

Christmas in Switzerland

We arrived in Switzerland to a snowy landscape which stayed with us right up to when we had to go home.  Our family went to their chalet to do some skiing before the New Year.  I wish you all a very happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

Reindeer by the Lake

The biggest Christmas Tree I've seen!

Snowman in the garden made by youngest Grandson

Snow when we arrived!!

 'Till the next time........
 

Photos of Switzerland

Here are some photos of our trip to Switzerland.  Vineyards are everywhere and the wine is very nice!

 A local jazz band at a village fete

The village band

Swans on the lake

Storm brewing over the mountains

A typical Swiss house

A farm

The most gorgeous lake.  The colours were beautiful

What a view!!