Monday, October 11, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Playing in Switzerland
Here is just a peek of all the adventures we experienced in the green valleys of the Alps. The guys had ridden trottis down the mountain side. These are scooters you stand on while zooming downhill on the switch-back trails...no railings I might add. The day before they had tackled a six mile trek on a dirt (and rocks) trail with large fat tire trottis. They wanted me to experience the thrill too so we set out for the 'family trotti trail.' Taking a lift to the starting point, up, up, up we went over the green tree tops and meadow clearings with Swiss cows and their cow bells.
We were handed a helmet, a scooter, and pointed in the direction of the trail. That's it! Of course, before getting on the lift at the bottom of the mountain we had to sign a paper releasing them of ALL responsibility...we were on our own. This pathway was asphalt, not dirt and rocks, and my son let me know how wimpy this was in comparison. Samuel zoomed to the bottom in plenty of time to capture the photo finish of his old parents. My sweet hubby allowed me to cross the finish line first...what a gentleman. I swear I was going ffaaasssttt! all the while telling myself...stay up, stay up, stay up...be cool...show my son I am cool! I am cool but not sure I convenienced him.
We were handed a helmet, a scooter, and pointed in the direction of the trail. That's it! Of course, before getting on the lift at the bottom of the mountain we had to sign a paper releasing them of ALL responsibility...we were on our own. This pathway was asphalt, not dirt and rocks, and my son let me know how wimpy this was in comparison. Samuel zoomed to the bottom in plenty of time to capture the photo finish of his old parents. My sweet hubby allowed me to cross the finish line first...what a gentleman. I swear I was going ffaaasssttt! all the while telling myself...stay up, stay up, stay up...be cool...show my son I am cool! I am cool but not sure I convenienced him.
These snow peeks could be seen from our hotel balcony. Taking two different styles of lifts and cable cars we arrived at the top to this restaurant in the round. A rotating structure which gives a 360 degree view while dining. Wonderful!
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