May 6, 2011
Switzerland is a setting where fairytales and romance can surely happen. As I traveled down the streets and roads less traveled, I could smell the winter barns, the ancient forest and spring flowers in full bloom. Mount Pilatus rises abruptly behind my daughter's house and nonchalantly beckons you to come walk the trails, see the countryside, breathe the fresh air and make new discoveries. I wandered the streets and country roads, mountain passes too, listening to unfamiliar sounds and seeing sights of wonder, things of beauty that were unimaginable. Things I saw made me smile and feel warm inside even when the air was a bit chilly.
Yesterday Was But a Dream; Today I Was Awakened
I was fascinated with the decorative woodwork and gable roofs. I imagined what it was like for someone to spend their entire summer or winter cutting wood and fitting the pieces into patterns for a house.
Inside homes like this, families raised children from generations ago. I was amazed at how well the homes were maintained and preserved.
This little black cat has a beautiful home and doesn't wander far away. I saw him every day. I think he enjoyed the flowers as much as I did!
In the meadows, I could see the fields offered sweet, little, yellow buttercups. It reminded me of my very first piano recital when I was a small child about Buttercups. The wild buttercups cast a radiant glow from my head to toes. I could dance in these fields!
This tree weathered the storms... I love how the tree trunk did not give up and now look how ornamental it grows. I think nature makes beautiful art, don't you? The Red Maple tree is simply gorgeous!
I sucked in as much fresh air as I could. The countryside took my breath away! Here is where I wanted to stay...
The goats, sheep and cows all have cowbells around their necks. You hear them everywhere! I loved how the hills came alive, with the sound of music!
This is the view from my daughter's balcony. From here you can see Mount Pilatus where she goes skiing and snowboarding.
This is a neighborhood I could never get tired of. There's so much to see. Magpies and barn swallows were diving but I couldn't capture a photo of them...shucks!
Flowers, flowers, everywhere there were flowers!
Homemade bread is sold in the square within walking distance, but a longer hike to get bread than I'm used to in Flower Mound, Texas! But it's definitely worth it!
I loved how the streets meandered. I walked for miles! Up hill; down hill... rarely a flat road. It was an incredible workout! And the panoramic views were unbelievable. I was awake!
I imagined this house had rocking chairs and many a baby was rocked to sleep. Again, I was impressed with how well people took care of their homes. I didn't see any chipped paint or homes that were in need of repair. It would be fun to sit on the porch awhile, don't you think?
Sheep and lamb were frolicking in the grass! I stayed awhile and just watched. There were new babies too!
A newborn!!!! :)
This was not an ordinary road - it was extraordinary! As my favorite poet, Henry David Thoreau would say, "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see."
I was fortunate to dream BIG dreams and even more thankful because I got to see my beautiful daughter and her husband and stay with them. These two weeks made up for three years, but oh, how I yearn for more. I must make memories last a lifetime. Accepting what is, is hard but to dream the impossible and live it is an opportunity to awaken, to learn, to look inside, and dream some more. Learning to make each day count and do something with passion is not easy, but Switzerland sure made it easier! For me, there was true fire in my belly every morning and I couldn't wait to spend the day wisely - these days were for me and my family. I was so lucky to be in the right place at the right time with the right people. I love my daughter and son-in-law with my whole heart and my whole soul.
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