May 31st, 2008
I’m feeling a bit moody, so a B&W shot today.
Bad Tiefenbrunnen is in fact, a jolly place. Located down at the end of the number 2 and 4 tram lines, it’s a very pleasant place to be in summer.
Open from 10 May to 15 September, usually to around 20:00, but that depends on the weather. […]
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May 30th, 2008
If you’re looking for an unusual hotel (although I don’t know why you would be!) in Zurich, why not try the Leoneck?
It has 78 rooms, all decorated by an allegedly famous local artist.
I think their website gives a good impression of the flavour of the place www.leoneck.ch so take a look and explore the wacky […]
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May 30th, 2008
In my previous post I described one of Switzerland’s best known monuments.
Today, I figured I missed a chance to really show it off, so here are some photos of it that I really like.
I hope they show how the character of the place changes with the seasons and light.
Pear Biter, Ioan Sameli, Fr Antunes, spadger
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May 29th, 2008
If I haven’t mentioned Chateau Chillon before, it’s time I did.
If I already have, then it’s worth another mention.
The Swiss don’t actually abbreviate the chateau to Ch Ch, but given that CH is the international abbreviation for Switzerland, I’m surprised they don’t.
It’s such a classic, chocolate-box castle. Lake Geneva and the alps in the background. […]
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May 27th, 2008
Time for a trip to Southern Switzerland.
Morcote and Vico Morcote (above) make an ideal break from the hustle and bustle of Lugano and Locarno. Dating back more than a thousand years, you’re certain to find some fascinating history.
Narrow streets, a terraced cemetry and a beautiful Park (Parco Scherrer) all await.
The church of Santa Maria del Sasso […]
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May 26th, 2008
I just wanted an excuse to show a picture of a glacier really.
I always like the fact that you look at this type of picture, and then see the size of the people.
It’s one of those glaciers that really looks like it moves, although watching paint dry is more dramatic.
You can see from the sides […]
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May 25th, 2008
Some interesting light effects this week. First (above) a steamship on Lake Geneva.
And very local to me, the wooden bridge in Baden.
The night of the churches in St Gallen:
And finally for no apparent reason, a random picture from Bern, just because there’s something about it I like.
Pictures Flickr dragunsk, serge baumeler, kreumi, sacred […]
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May 24th, 2008
You can’t really see it in the photo, but there is a new revolving restaurant in Switzerland. It’s in Appenzell, near St Gallen, and if the dramatic qualities of these photos is to be believed, should be well worth a trip. From which you may deduce that I’ve not actually been yet, I still can’t […]
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May 23rd, 2008
The exhibition of mountain crystals in the old church at Flüelen has been extended for two years.
It’s open from March until October, for both 2008 and 2009. 10 am to 6 pm. The church is opposite the railway station, although you might want to consider arriving by boat - the Wilhelm Tell express from Luzern […]
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May 22nd, 2008
Zürich: Friday, 30 May 08 - Sunday, 1 June 08
Christopher Street in West Village, New York is one of the key places when it comes to Gay rights history in the US.
So it gets celebrated across the world, well at least in Berlin and Zurich, both of which also host highly successful love parades.
One thing […]
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