June 18th, 2008
Based on the popularity of my previous post on the subject, I thought it only right to play to the audience and deliver some further views of the wondrous Chateau Chillon. The first shot, above, was taken on one of those lovely days where the mountains seem to come so much closer. The Dents du […]
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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
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 10th, 2008
Artosa. Art, in Arosa - brilliant!
15 international artists are exhibiting sculptures in the open air: in the pastures and meadows around Arosa.
There are also great natural sights to see, such as the reservoir shown above.
The Hotel Sorell is offering rooms in Arosa from CHF 90 per person/night for the summer period, 14 Jun - 28 […]
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April 2nd, 2008
You wouldn’t think that a small village about 20km further down the lake would feel the need to compete with Montreux.
But Cully Jazz Festival seems to do that, although not at the same time of year.
For nine days from Friday April 4, there are daily concerts, either in the afternoon or early evening.
Seeing as […]
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March 10th, 2008
Calling all flower lovers!
“Camellias at Locarno” is a festival for the general public and camellia lovers alike.
Over 300 variations of the flower will be on display, the location being apt because the Ticino climate is said to be ideal for growing Camellias.
The arrangements are created by professional gardeners, and as well as local music, there […]
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February 8th, 2008
I know I keep going on about St Moritz, but it is special.
And here’s a reminder that the horse racing takes place this Sunday.
So if you are in Switzerland this weekend, cancel your plans and get down to the frozen lake for a truly fantastic spectacle.
www.whiteturf.ch
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January 26th, 2008
Rather than focus (yes, the pun is intended) on yet more snow, I thought it would be interesting to look at other photos from Switzerland. A couple of slightly more artistic shots this week, it’s a very cultural country:
Luke Stearns near Mendrisio, Ticino
vabellon Geneva before a storm
viernullvier Zürich at night, double exposure
bdebaca Lake Constance (Bodensee) […]
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January 23rd, 2008
No, I’m not being paid by the St Moritz tourist board!
There just happens to be loads of stuff going on there that I think the world needs to know about.
And playing cricket on ice is about as eccentric as it gets.
As you may know, cricket is similar to baseball, but to we British […]
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