Travelog for: Cassiopeia

Hello There,
we will take a trip, no matter what the weather report says.
We make our way to Flims in canton Grisons.
There lies on 997m above sea level, tucked away in the woods, one of the most beautiful mountain lakes of Switzerland - the Caumasee.
The first view of the turquoise lake let us cheerfully start.





Through wild meadows



and unspoilt woods brought us our path to the viewing platform Conn.





First impressions of the gorge.











This is the platform.







"Il Spir" (swifts) is called this platform for their birdlike appearance.
It extends diagonally across the 400m deeper Anterior Rhine Gorge.







Then it was time for a break.
Apple pie and coffee gave us the strength for the way forward.



Wild strawberries, mushrooms and escargots were our companions for a certain time.







Then we reached again the Caumasee. The short rain shower caused a particular mood.



This color - something truly special.



We enjoyed the rest of the way.











After five hours we arrived back to our starting point.
A last look at this beautiful lake.



Maybe I'll be back someday.

Hugs and kisses
Cassiopeia

Hi Family
we deserved an Oscar. An Oscar for whining.
First it was too cold, then it was too wet and now it's too hot.
But it's really too hot. For days, temperatures above 35 °.
We can barely drag ourselves out to the balcony.
Between all the vegetables - which like the weather - there are a few cool spots.

























Eating cake and do nothing - that's the best.






Bye for now
Cassiopeia

Hi Family
While we enjoyed the sun on the balcony, brought us a Jasper newcomer.



The little sheep comes from China, introduced herself as Rachel and brought beautiful postcards and sweets.



We warmly welcomed and gave her a big group hug.



Then we enjoyed a leisurely afternoon together.



Love
Cassiopeia

Hi mommy
Today we took a hike to the Schwendi lakes.
The Schwendi Lakes lie between Gamser- and Chäserrugg (two of the seven Churfirsten mountains) in a hollow in a sheltered flat moorland of national importance. When the Schwendi glacier about 14,000 years ago melted, he left the hollow in which the lakes were dammed. In the following millennia caused by siltation of the lake shore gradually the moors.
A funicular took us to 1340 meters above sea level. Here we started our hike.
We had a nice view of the opposite side of the valley. There we saw the Schafberg and the Säntis.







After about an hour we reached the first lake.





On an information board was everything worth knowing about the formation of mountains and moorland.



On a boardwalk we went deeper into the bog.



The lakeshore can only be reached through a single web. This of course was crowded.
So we contented ourselves with this sight.





We walked on and marveled at the many, various bog plants.



Up here the plants bloom between May and September. Therefore, the meadows are now very colorful.









We have also discovered such romantic places.



Even lotus flowers grow here.



And a lot more.



This is the second Schwendisee. Because you reached its water surface only by a marshy reeds, it is much quieter here.
On a bench, we rested and gathered strength for the descent. After all, it was necessary to overcome 300 meters in altitude.





Last panorama before descending, Jasper knees tremble already.



Here we go.



Safe and happy back home greets you
Cassiopeia

Hello there,
and once again it was time to say goodbye to two good friends.
Sansone travels to his new host to Germany and Twixx wants to fulfill his last life mission: return home safley.
As a farewell we celebrated a great Cake Party.









With cake in the belly and melancholy in the heart we said goodbye and wished a safe journey.













Cassiopeia

Hello to all at home,
today we welcomed our new guests:

The WotWots from Austalia.



Let's have fun together !!

Cassiopeia

Hello there,
our Sunday walk took us to the river Thur, just five minutes from Jasper's home away.
On our way we saw old apple and pear trees



and plenty of fresh, green grass.



I was immediately hungry.



We saw a big bee house - and kept respectful distance.



Here you can see where I live at the moment.



This is the great bridge of the ring road.



And that's the Thur.



Thur is a 131-kilometer-long (81 mi) River in north-eastern Switzerland. Its source is near the mountain Säntis in the south-east of the canton of St. Gallen.
It flows into the river Rhine on the border with Germany, south of Schaffhausen.

Because of the persistent heat, it has very little water.

On one of the gravel bars we discovered a little piece of art - a heart of stone.



Then we came to a small forest and had a blast.





















Don't ask how I got here.











Red rocks in Lichtensteig.







End of the path on this shore.



Will not know what has happened here.



We found beautiful flowers



Blackberries.





No place so beautiful that you could still make it "more beautiful."





So little water,







normally I would stand here in the middle of the river.



Despite all -  beautiful here.







Elder



Hmm?



Rosehips



I like this silvery tree.



Along the Thur towards the waterfall.



















Then we took an adventurous path through the woods.



Narrow, steep, through rocks.











Suddenly we saw it - the small waterfall.





Today it was even smaller than usual.



An interesting prospect.



We walked along the shore,





discovered more "rock art",



sat in trees





and won us new ground by man-sized plants.



That was our way home.



What a beautiful day

Kisses
Cassiopeia

Hi family
flowery greetings from our balcony garden.





Cassiopeia

Hi family,
Jasper's car has broken down. Now she has to take the train to work.
Pff, wait even longer until she gets home.
For safety's sake, we are looking for a new car.



These are our favorites.







All the best
Cassiopeia

Hello family,
good news! The car is repaired and Jasper has bought new hiking boots.





Now we can get started again.
Keep your fingers crossed that the weather cooperates.

Kisses
Cassiopeia

Hi family,
Rocky has made his way to Miami, Florida.
The lucky one. While I'm freezing here, he flies in the sun.



Bon Voyage and let hear from you soon.

Miss you
Cassiopeia

Hi family,
A few days ago told us Nili from her fun with the little red cheese.
We also wanted to have fun.
So procured Nili cheese - enough for all.









Everyone took what he wanted and had fun with it.







Later we ate the cheese - yummy.

See you soon
Cassiopeia

Hi family,
since weeks we are trapped under a gray blanket of fog high.
From morning to evening - always gray.
Sun's from 1000 m. So we go to the mountains.
Taking the chair lift we head to Wolzenalp at 1130 m above sea level.



On the high plateau Rietbach a beautiful upland moor with springy soft peat soil waiting for us.







Of course, no flowers and herbs grow more now, but the autumn-colored trees and the mild sunrays put us into euphoria.











Jasper has a lot to do to keep us on the prescribed routes.









In summer there is a barefoot trail through the marsh.



We imagined, what we would look like after such a barefoot fun.
Out of sheer laughter we were toppled by a hair in the brown broth.





Up here, the air was so clear





we could even see the Säntis.





Some friendly cows looked at us interested.



Then the sun slowly disappeared behind the mountains,











and we headed for home.





What a wonderful day.
Cassiopeia