What can I say, my friends are truly special, and after a great night out yesterday enjoying cheese fondue in Gruyères tonight we stayed home and cooked 5 star cuisine once again. Day 1243 – July 27th, 2017 Together we prepared dinner Stefano cooked his delicious herb crusted lamb racks, which are always a hit, […]
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Even though Moni is busy with work for her clients and creating products she always has time to enjoy a top grade Matcha Tea. This tea is very expensive… €46 for 30 grams. You only need a small amount thank goodness. Day 1241 – July 25th, 2017 After a busy day for both Stefano […]
Fondue at Le Chalet de Gruyères in Fribourg
As it is my birthday tomorrow, Stefano asked what I’d like to eat for dinner and my choice was Swiss Fondue. Naturally, one of the best places to enjoy this traditional Swiss dish is in the medieval village of Gruyères in Fribourg. Day 1242 – July 26th, 2017 Gruyeres is not too far from Bern, […]
Young Boys Bern vs Basel 1893
The Swiss super league began this weekend and Thomas & I were enjoying the game between arch-rivals YB & Basel, which is a bit like Liverpool v Man Utd but on a much smaller scale. Day 1238 – July 22nd 2017 A good crowd gathered outside the Stade de Suisse stadium in Wankdorf for the opening […]
Bern The Swiss Capital
Many would be mistaken in assuming that Zurich is the capital of Switzerland, however, Berne was chosen as the capital or not… Bern’s official title is Bundesstadt, or Federal City, rather than Hauptstadt, or capital city. Switzerland technically has no capital but since 1848 Bern has been the seat of the Federal Parliament and government so is the de facto capital. These are […]
Kambly Biscuits Experience in Trubschachen
If you like biscuits then there is nothing better than a visit to the Kambly Biscuits Experience in Trubschachen. This is the actual factory where they produce the famous Kambly biscuits that are exported all over the world. Day 1229 – July 13th 2017 You can actually take a train and it stops right outside […]
Montreux Jazz Festival 2017
Another day another concert, this time Montreux Jazz Festival to see The New Power Generation & Ms Lauryn Hill Day 1222 – July 6th 2017 The New Power Generation tribute to Prince was great and we had a good spot quite central to the stage. As always the Stravinski auditorium was packed and can sometimes […]
Zucchero Concert in Kestenholz Switzerland
Zucchero concerts are a must see, that’s for sure and Moni was treated to a spectacular event from one of her great friends, lucky girl. Day 1221 – July 5th 2017 While Moni was enjoying Zucchero, Stefano & I were on a motorbike trip.
Visit to Emmental Cheese Dairy (Schaukäserei)
A visit to Gruyere or Emmental is a must when in Switzerland. Not just because it’s the home to some of the best cheese, cream and chocolate in the world but also wonderful landscapes. Day 1219 – July 3rd 2017 Emmentaler Schaukaeserei The Emmentaler cheese factory is surrounded by Högern and Chrächen and is located […]
Rheinfelden, Swiss-German Border Town
A short walk from the Swiss Rheinfelden to the German Rheinfelden (Baden). A look around the original Exhibition Pavilion “Kraftwerk 1898” which is the water power station from 1898. Day 1217 – July 1st 2017 You can easily cross the border from Switzerland to Germany and vice-versa in Rhinefelden (Baden). We walked across and then […]