Some random pics as I made my way down the hill from the Tourbillon Castle. The structure you see in a few of the photos is the Valere Basilica or Valere Castle. I do wish I would’ve had time to explore this castle, as well. It is a fortified Roman Catholic Church, meaning it was... Continue Reading →
Now for the uphill walk to the castle, once you have passed through Rue Des Chateau. Yes, you see cars in the first pic….they were having some kind of small military ceremony, so they had special permission to park there. The path leading up to the castle is an extremely rocky and narrow in some... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #12: I am a lover of tchotchkes, or souvenirs. My go-tos are mugs, magnets, tees, or keychains. However, when possible, I love finding a trinket that is only available in the location I’m in. I am happy to report that in our travels together, Charles has also adopted this way of remembering... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #11: Ahhhh….Zermatt. (Spoiler alert: the first pic in this series is a billboard at the Tasch train station…which would be my only way of seeing the Matterhorn on this trip 🤣🙁). This charming town of wooden swiss chalets offers the apres ski vibe, for those who come to hit the slopes. It... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #8: We arrived at our hotel in Sion, Switzerland, after the afternoon we spent in Lucerne. We chose this area, as it wasn’t far from Zermatt, and it was also a good stopping point on our way to Italy. The Moxy is a Marriott property, and if there are any in the... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #7: As we left Lucerne, we stopped for a few moments to see an iconic monument. Confession: thanks to social media, I have discovered sights that I would like to see in different places…and the Lion of Lucerne was one of those sights. Designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and created in 1820–21 by... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #3: After wrangling the rental car into a space in the parking garage, we set off to see some of Lucerne on foot. Being raised in the suburbs, cities, especially old ones, fascinate me. I always love the architecture of the buildings, and Lucerne was my first glimpse of what lay ahead... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #2: Here are some pics of Lucerne from the car. We stopped by Lucerne after landing in Zurich, on our way to Sion, Switzerland. This was also our first experience of finding (and navigating) a parking space. Parking garages in Europe seem to be largely underground. Something us Floridians are not used... Continue Reading →
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