Gstaad, Switzerland - 31st October 2015
By: Jasper
Grüezi, Hello and Bonjour,
in our last destination many languages are spoken.
In addition to 7,000 cows and a few locals here is the jetset home.
We were in Gstaad, a small but beautiful village in the Bernese Oberland.
"Last Paradise in a Crazy World". So Hollywood and Broadway star Julie Andrews describes her holiday home Gstaad. Even though his international flair Gstaad has remained alpine genuine. The atmosphere is quiet and discreet. And exactly that appreciate its famous guests from royal families, film, art, sport and business.
Sir Roger Moore once said, "They are less interested in me than for my car."
Richard Burton and Liz Taylor spent their holidays here. Likewise, Gunter Sachs, Bernie Ecclestone, the Thai royal family and many more celebrities.
The little calf at the village well was made by Elizabeth Taylor's daughter.
Many beautiful houses can be seen here. They must be all built in chalet style.
We could not resist and had to try this wooden bathtub.
In the distance we saw a castle-like building - there we needed to go.
With horse-drawn carriage up the hill.
That would have been nice.
We were allowed to test it out,
and had to walk afterwards.
Jasper said, "Movement is expedient for you"
So we started walking and could shortly afterwards admire the 5 * luxury hotel Gstaad Palace.
Amazed, we listened to Jasper when she called us some figures about this hotel.
104 rooms, 26 suites, 2 Tower suites in the hotel towers. 1 Penthouse suite with its own sauna and roof terrace.
5 restaurants, tennis courts and a swimming pool.
And - before you ask: too expensive for us.
Okay, we did not ask - but maybe ...?
Jasper thanked God that the hotel is closed until the beginning of winter season.
We still enjoyed some views and made our way towards the village.
An image with a Capricorn
and brief glimpses to a Ice Hockey Match and already had passed our time in Gstaad.
But don't forget: Liz Taylor was here, Roger Moore was here aaand
The WotWots were here !!
See you
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Posted Nov 2, 2015, 8:26 pm Last edited Dec 6, 2015, 10:01 am by Jasper
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Lichtensteig, Switzerland - 15th November 2015
By: Jasper
Hello there,
another foggy day.
Dotty & Spotty Wot
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Posted Dec 6, 2015, 10:38 am
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Lichtensteig, Switzerland - 21st November 2015
By: Jasper
Hi
What a surprise this morning.
The first snow.
The WotWots
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Posted Dec 6, 2015, 12:04 pm
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Jasper's home, Switzerland - 28th November 2015
By: Jasper
Finally,
the Christmas season begins.
Hugs and kisses
The WotWots
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Posted Dec 6, 2015, 12:50 pm
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Lichtensteig, Switzerland - 25th December 2015
By: Jasper
Merry Christmas
This year we had a quiet Christmas.
Grandfather gave us some worries. (a surgical intervention)
He is now on the mend.
Tomorrow we will travel for a few days to Jasper's daughter.
Bye for now
The WotWots
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Posted Jan 4, 2016, 2:19 pm
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Niederhorn, Switzerland - 28th December 2015
By: Jasper
Hi Mom,
Holiday on Lake Thun.
Today we made a trip to the Niederhorn, a mountain vis-a-vis of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
We started in Thun and boarded the paddle steamer "Blüemlisalp"
The Blüemlisalp was built in 1905 in Zurich and was the showpiece of the Lake Thun fleet.
The ship is 60.45 meters long and has a width at 13.15 meters. 800 people can be accommodated on it.
1971 Blüemlisalp should be scrapped. 20 years it lay unused at anchor, waiting for its last trip. The association "Vaporama" enabled, a 2-year renovation and since 1993 the Blüemlisalp is again the favorite of tourists and locals.
So, enough of numbers and data, see for yourself how nice it was.
The ride in the morning had something magical.
We were fascinated by the landscape and also the interior of the vessel amazed us.
In Beatenbucht we left the steamer. Before we boarded the funicular, we could admire the ship in all its beauty.
The funicular took us to Beatenberg. The view during the ride was terrific.
Then we moved into a gondola and arrived after a short ride, the mountain station of the Niederhorn at 1950 meters above sea level.
The view was spectacular, even if only pitiful remnants of snow were to be seen.
Instead sleigh rides the scooter is used and instead of skiers enjoy themselves the paragliders.
Snow or no snow, no one could spoil our mood and we enjoyed the day to the fullest.
Here we are waiting for the ship to go home.
We had a wonderful day. We wished we could experience everything with you.
Dotty & Spotty
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Posted Jan 5, 2016, 5:15 am Last edited Jan 5, 2016, 5:19 am by Jasper
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Hilterfingen, Switzerland - 31st December 2015
By: Jasper
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Posted Mar 3, 2016, 2:20 pm Last edited May 2, 2016, 1:34 pm by Jasper
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