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Biel (Bienne) at Christmas time

December 28, 2008

Saturday, we went to Bienne to show Audrey another Swiss city. It was a beautiful day in spite of the cold and we had a great time walking in the sun. More photos of Bienne tomorrow!

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La Chaux-de-Fonds under snow

November 23, 2008

Photos that Vilay and I took yesterday while we were in La Chaux-de-Fonds shopping for my new boots.  There was so much snow! ********** I will announce the winner of the giveaway tomorrow.  You still have time to enter if you want! **********

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An afternoon in the city

October 22, 2008

We took the train to Bienne on Sunday. It was nice to get out of the Jura for the day. We didn’t actually visit Bienne much but walked to Nidau which touches Bienne.   We ate sandwiches by the fountain in Bienne before walking to Nidau.   A leaf caught in a web.  It looks [...]

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Solothurn (Soleure), Switzerland

October 16, 2008

We visited Solothurn at the end of June but I never got around to sharing it. Each time I would remember there was something else that I wanted to post or I would forget for months at a time. Here are some images from that day at the end of June when the weather was [...]

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Le Creux-des-Biches to Les Bois

August 17, 2008

Saturday, we took a walk from Le Creux-des-Biches to Les Bois. It was one of the most beautiful walks we have taken yet. There wasn’t a lot of hill climbing but the views were impressive. As usual, I had the feeling I was walking on top of the world. Click to view larger. The Restaurant [...]

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Week in Prague – Part IV

August 11, 2008

Click to view larger. Saint Vitus’s Cathedral is the most important church in the Czech Republic. The cathedral is located entirely inside the walls of Prague Castle. This cathedral reminded me of Strasbourg Cathedral due to the beautiful gothic architecture. Click to view larger. Inside Prague Castle walls just near the cathedral. Click to view [...]

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Week in Prague – Part III

August 10, 2008

Let me be your visual tour guide as we walk together from Charles Bridge to Prague Castle. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view larger. Click to view [...]

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Week in Prague – Part II

August 7, 2008

The following photos will give you a glimpse of the charm of Prague which can be found in the architecture. The city is very well preserved and each street offers up secrets if you look for them. Beautiful buildings adorned with gold and statues greet you at every corner. Click to view larger. The city [...]

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Week in Prague – Part I

August 5, 2008

After crossing the border from Germany into the Czech Republic I was surprised to see huge billboard ads on the side of the road. It reminded me of the States. In France, Germany and Switzerland I have never seen these type of billboards on the sides of the highways. Not only were there ads on [...]

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Happy to be home

August 3, 2008

Click to view larger. The photo above was taken in a Czech café located in Prague. It was one of the very few places to eat that we could find were the prices were fair. The food and coffee were good and the restrooms were free which is a HUGE deal in Prague. We have [...]

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Trip to Lausanne, Switzerland

June 24, 2008

We spent Saturday night and Sunday in Lausanne after visiting Morges. I will post those photos tomorrow. It was a great weekend and we had a good time. I heard more English in one day visiting Lausanne than I have during the entire year of living in Switzerland. Not only did I hear English but [...]

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Murten (Morat), Switzerland

June 17, 2008

Morat is a picturesque city that in the past was known as a defensive city. Most of the ramparts and towers are still standing making this city a charming place to spend a day. I highly recommend Morat if you are looking for a small city full of history to visit in Switzerland. We are [...]

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Biel (Bienne), Switzerland

June 16, 2008

Saturday, we went to Bienne to get out of the apartment and find me some shirts on sale. I am in need of new short sleeved shirts for warmer days. We haven’t had many of those warm days this month since it has rained almost every day but I hope that next month it is [...]

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Charmey, Switzerland is full of charm

June 5, 2008

Charmey is a commune in La Gruyère located in the pre-alps of Switzerland. I felt like I had stepped right into a Swiss storybook. Everything about this area is typically Swiss. We enjoyed our day there and are planning on going back this summer to sleep in a barn. It isn’t free but it is [...]

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Bern (Berne), Switzerland

May 30, 2008

We took the train to Bern and enjoyed ourselves as much as the last few times we were there. I am in love with this city and beg Vilay to move there every single time we visit. Vilay refuses because it is in the Swiss German part of Switzerland. I know it is impossible because [...]

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