After the wedding, through the Kimball's generosity, we were able to continue our stay at The Palace Hotel. We spent a couple of days exploring the beautiful the Swiss Alps and the countryside.
EXPLORING SAANEN
Standing in front of the gate to the village of Gruyeres.
EXPLORING SAANEN
One afternoon we walked to the neighboring village of Saanen and explored their 10th century church, one of the oldest in Switzerland.
CHATEAU de GRUYERES
One day Rolf, Liam, and I along with Mary Anne and George took the Golden Pass Panorama train from Gstaad to Gruyere. The Golden Pass is a train with a glass roof that gives you amazing views as you travel through the mountains.
Standing in front of the gate to the village of Gruyeres.Can you find Liam?
What a happy boy! He just finished enjoying lunch outside the Chateau de Gruyeres.
We even had an audience of sheep watching us which proved to be very entertaining.
Standing outside the HR Giger Museum (needless to say we did NOT venture in).
What a happy boy! He just finished enjoying lunch outside the Chateau de Gruyeres.We even had an audience of sheep watching us which proved to be very entertaining.
Standing outside the HR Giger Museum (needless to say we did NOT venture in). Giger created the aliens for the movie Alien.
The village had some of the most beautiful doorways.
The village had some of the most beautiful doorways.This is one of my favorites.
I was not a fan of geraniums before visiting Switzerland but now I am sold!
I think it must be a countrywide law to maintain stunning window boxes.
The view toward Lake Gruyeres.
The beautiful gardens at Chateau de Gruyeres.
Liam was such an awesome traveler.
He loved his Ergo Baby Carrier and took most of his naps in it.
I was not a fan of geraniums before visiting Switzerland but now I am sold!
I think it must be a countrywide law to maintain stunning window boxes.
The view toward Lake Gruyeres.
The beautiful gardens at Chateau de Gruyeres.
Liam was such an awesome traveler.He loved his Ergo Baby Carrier and took most of his naps in it.
Comfy for him...great exercise for us!
Family photo in front of the village fountain.
Rolf pulling the baby buggy behind a motorized bike!
Family photo in front of the village fountain.BIKING in GSTAAD
We had the most amazing weather while we were visiting Gstaad and decided to take full advantage of the beautiful Alps on our last day in town. We ventured out on bikes from the hotel, down through Gstaad, and along the river. We planned on eating lunch in the village of Gsteig but when we attempted to off road it with the baby buggy Liam quickly put up a protest and we had to return to the paved trail. We had a great ride and at the end Mary Anne and I had to threat to leave the boys to get them to return to Gstaad for lunch.
Rolf pulling the baby buggy behind a motorized bike!The hill from town up to the hotel was so steep that you really needed it.
Mary Anne and George ready for the adventure.
Liam snuggled into the baby buggy.
Mary Anne and George ready for the adventure.
Liam snuggled into the baby buggy. He really like it as long as we were on the paved trail.
We can't wait to get one of these for Virginia!
Liam playing with his cousin Nathaniel.
FAREWELL TO THE KIMBALLS
On our final night in Gstaad the Kimball family graciously hosted us for dinner at their chalet. It was the first time the entire week that it had been just family. We had such an amazing time exploring this little piece of heaven. Thank you for sharing it with us Kimball family.
Liam playing with his cousin Nathaniel. Our adventure is only half-way over. Stay tuned for more...
Looks like you guys had an awesome adventure!! I really enjoyed looking at all the pictures! Miss you! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your pictures! What a great trip! It looks like the ergo might get the most valuable equipment award! I love that Liam got to cruise around with you guys- especially with the back position!
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