Monday, 21 June 2010

June 20, 2010

At a friend's 30th birthday, we got to meet the newest member of the crew, four day old Arthur. He is such a beautiful old soul, and let everyone have a cuddle without so much as a grumble.

June 19, 2010

Gift wrapping time, but my ribbon supply is running low!

June 18, 2010

Amidst the ringing bells and the famers' shouting, another herd of cows made their way up the hill this evening.

June 17, 2010

With all the rain comes the slugs. They are huge, and they are everywhere!

June 16, 2010

The poppies are growing wild in the valley, and they look great amidst the crops.

June 15, 2010

Ok, the weather is still unbelievably miserable, so there wasn't anything to see outside today. Inside, I was trying out my new tea infuser, whilst writing job applications. It brightening up an otherwise dull day!

June 14, 2010

The fog hides the view, but makes all sorts of other things appear!






June 13, 2010

We met Jodi and Yannick for lunch with Matt and Elizabeth. There was a short break in the rain and clouds, so we sat outside to soak up some rays.

June 12, 2010

While my Mum was here, we did a couple of mountain walks, and were always looking for edelweiss, as neither of us have ever seen it for real. We didn't find any, but today I found some for sale at a local hardware store, so I couldn't resist buying some to add to our balcony garden.



June 11, 2010

Karl and I have started talking about heading home to Australia, but one thing I will really miss about Europe, especially where we are, is the rich soil, and abundant rain. The gardens are spectacular, and even my balcony pots are flourishing far easier than anything I have ever grown back in Canberra.
This is our local plant nursery, and I have a great time just wondering through their displays.

June 10, 2010

A good friend had an exhibition of her artwork today. This was my favourite piece, but it was a very tough choice, as there were so many that I was really moved by.
She uses fantastic colours on all different mediums, and I was so in awe of
all of her work.

Friday, 11 June 2010

June 9, 2010

My Mum left for Hong Kong today, so we drove to Milan. In all the driving, I forget to take a photo! So here is one I took while we were in Gruyere, I thought it was pretty funny.



June 8, 2010



Mum's last night so we went down to Montreux for some Thai. The lake looked beautiful, and we had a great dinner on the terrace at Mai Thai.







June 7, 2010

Mum and I went to explore the French side of Lac Leman today.
We had lunch in Evian, and then coffee at a very funky little cafe.

June 5, 2010



We spent our day exploring. We went to a little village for lunch, then to Chateau Gruyere.



June 4, 2010

Morning tea in Chamonix, lunch in Geneva and dinner home in Gryon.


Great day of sight seeing!

June 3, 2010

Mum and I walked up to Azonda today. The weather was great, and the walk was fantastic.

June 2, 2010

We spent the day in Lausanne. We came across this great Metro Station entry, green walls, roof and gardens. I love it!

June 01, 2010

I love it, the swiss have wine poppers!!

May 31, 2010

Mum, Karl and I went to Verona for the day. It was very warm, but a great place to walk around. This was at Juliet's Balcony.

May 30, 2010

We went for a picnic up in the hills. The boys rode up, and us girls took the more sensible approach and took the car!



May 29, 2010

Mum and Karl enjoying some of Torbole's finest gelati.

May 28, 2010

My Mum arrived today!! We spent the afternoon wondering
around Torbole.

May 27, 2010

The beautiful Lake Gauda. The girls and I drove down from Gryon today,
to spend the weekend with the guys.

May 26, 2010

A hang glider over the hostel roof. No, it wasn't Karl, this time!

May 25, 2010

Flowers on the way back from Villars.

May 24, 2010

Karl made me a delicious breakfast suprise this morning out on the balcony! French toast and bacon, thanks baby!!!

May 23, 2010

Karl and went exploring across the valley. We came across this great valley with a refuge, and this bar for the dogs! This poor little guy looked a little put out though that he was sitting at the dog bar, and not over with the people.

May 22, 2010

Chablais Vinyards Open Day!
It was a great day, and we got to taste some really great local wines. Plus, the sun was shining, and the girls and I had lot's of fun.



May 21, 2010

The cows have started coming up the hill for the summer.