New Activities

Earlier this year Bluet decided she really wanted to do Ballet. With some help from Veronika we finally got her signed up and she has enjoyed herself thoroughly the last few weeks. I haven't watched, so I don't know what goes on - although I do know that tutus are banned, presumably because they just cause trouble. Anyway, here are some pictures



And this is what Ilona does while she waits

Gran Helen's eye view

here are a few of the pictures Gran Helen took while she was here - enjoy a different perspective!



Must've been pretty sunny those days

Piz Gloria

The mountains in Switzerland are pretty spectacular


Because Uncle Nick used to be a big fan of James Bond, and because we had a special offer for cable cars in the mountains, we decided to go last Sunday all the way up the mountain where they filmed On Her Majesty's Secret Service. See if you recognise it

On the cable car




There was a revolving restaurant at the top. We quickly discovered Bluet didn't like revolving restaurants



We didn't buy anything in the gift shop at the top



There were also some people base jumping and paragliding from the mountaintops, which was entertaining not only for us but also the kids.



And then we had ice cream before heading home

British Visitors

Last weekend Gran Helen and Uncle Nick came to stay with us for a few days. We went a few nearby places with them and one long excursion (see next blog). Here are some pics from their visit:


Choosing what to wear


Ilona down by the river



& showing Bluet the photos she'd taken there



Taking Bluet to walk to school


Dinner in the garden



On the porch with gifts from the UK



Sushi for lunch

Tired on the tram

Bus home