Lake Como

Lake Como Switzerland July 10, 2016 0 Comments

We saw the Lake Como Police unloading white bags. The lake is unusually high and we guess they needed the bags to stop the over-flow of water. We were shocked when we finally saw what they were doing. Leaving Lake Como. Wanted to visit the villa pictured in the last scene of Casino Royal. Closed on Wednesdays. Well, something left…

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Hike to Matterhorn

Switzerland Zermatt July 10, 2016 0 Comments

Our 10 mile hike through the Zermatt Valley was spectacular. We came across a 500 year old village called Zmutt. My parents were close by and took the top picture back in 1953. We got a cloudy view of the Matterhorn. We were awarded the Rollercoaster badge by Fitbit walking up 127 floors, 20,000 plus steps. Just imagine that Teddy…

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Great stay in Lucerne

Lucerne Switzerland July 10, 2016 0 Comments

Saying good-by to beautiful Lucerne, Switzerland. After four full days we have a good feeling about this area. We visited Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, walked the old fort walls, visited The Lion Monument, walked the lakefront to the excellent transportation museum and Henry Wagner’s home. We even saw a few Picasso’s. Our final day the sun came out and we…

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Stonehenge–England

England London July 10, 2016 0 Comments

We made it to Stonehenge. My dad took a picture of mom back in 1953.      At our visit in June of 2016 on June 22, the Druids were still doing ceremonies inside the stones. There is now a 35 million dollar or so visitors center two miles away. A bus takes you to the well guarded ruins. I…

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