Der Berg ruft und ich muss gehen!
*My first attempt at a German blog post, notice how short the message is.
Let’s hope I got this right!
Solitude
Nature. Awe inspiring and humbling. Beyond the grandeur, deeper within the Alps, if you are able, you will find your own introspection. A place of solitude, perhaps, and yet anticipatory of something constructive, progressive, good. We can all use a little “better” nowadays; we should all strive, not just for our own contentment, but for that of our environment, our species, our future.
This photo was taken near Gemmipass, near Kandersteg, Switzerland. Other great photos and more on this area can be found on this post.
This post is part of the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitude
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Photo of the Week
Tucked away in the Alps, above the familiar town of Grindelwld, Switzerland, is the wonderful Burghaus Bort. Open nearly the entire year, they are hosts to hikers, tourists, and at this time of year skiers. For more information check out a full write up on Burghaus Bort here. This photo was taken on a snowy December evening, a cozy place to stay for the night, or several nights!
This port is part of the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Ambiance
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Welcome to Basel!
Once you have arrived in Switzerland and your head is still spinning from the reality that you did just indeed leave the comforts of home for an international work/life assignment, take a moment to catch your breath, and allow yourself to fall in love with your new country. Start to explore the city (assuming you are living in one), the area in which you now reside and the country. I promise you, all the stress from the past will melt away as you stroll your new streets, with Swiss chocolate in hand and gorgeous views in sight.
Listed below are a few ways to help you become better acquainted with Basel and the surrounding areas. Watch out, you might just fall in love…we did and that love is deep!
Basel
Basel is a small (under 200,000 people) city, but very charming and extremely walk-able. Stroll into the local tourist office (located in Barfüsserplatz) and obtain a map of the city before your start your trek. Then stop at a local chocolate shop, select something Read more
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In the Alps #4
The “Into the Alps” photo series are snapshots from various trips we have taken in the Alps. Although the photos are primarily in black and white, they aim to show the natural beauty of the Alps in areas which may be of interest to others. We hope you enjoy this series and that you follow us to be a part of the updates.
This photo was taken in the voralp area of Eggiwil, in the region of Emmental. An area with good snowshoeing and great views of the Alps. The mountain (east) hiding in the clouds is the spine of Schrattenfluh.
This post is also part of the Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Path
