30 December 2008

The Alps

Everywhere I look, I see a panorama of jagged peaks. Rugged,untamed, and powerful, the Alps are the only thing to ever conquer Switzerland. Today I went cross country skiing with the fam in a nearby valley, and the landscape was AMAZING! We explored the area to find some lunch and we found a very humble town (Tasch), but compared to its surroundings, how could it not be?

A few observations from Tasch
~The mail is delivered on foot by a man who carries it over his shoulder in a large, santa-like sack.
~The houses, built from timbers that have seen centuries are built up on stilts and they tightly line the alley-like streets
~Kitties roam freely from barn to barn and around the village.
~I was served the best cheese fondue I have ever tasted in a tiny towny tavern.
Posted by Lauren at 16:40

2 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    Please send me an e-mail with a link to your blog. I will forward it to others who will have an interest-Nikki, Kris, Kitty, Brian, Laina, ...I like how your blog looks, and especially like the addition of the photos. Very professional. The photo quality is good. I know I will enjoy the updates when I am at home and no longer part of the journey. Love,
    Mom

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  2. LindsayJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    Lauren!

    Great blog, really fun to read, and well written. Some of your descriptions are very poignant, and you have a clear/unique "voice" throughout. Keep it up! How did you get the changing pictures on the side? I really like your setup.
    I identify a lot with some of the things you are going through, thanks for writing! We have to coordinate something soon!

    ~Lindsay
    PS. I have a blog also, its LindsayScattergood.blogspot.com, in case you feel like procrastinating or some such thing ;)

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