Christmas
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
Christine and Jean-Paul stayed in Yverdon for five days. We went back to the chalet with our skis, much to the relief of all the kids, tightly tied on top of the car.
Switzerland Trip
OK, I know it’s a bit odd, a travel blog stuck in the middle of a pregnancy and birth webiste but this is what I dreampt about when I was pregnant, when I was getting up to babies in the middle of the night. This was my fantasy, escaping the rat race and living in one of those places I’d seen on the front of Christmas cards. So if I was dreaming about it while I was pregnant and breast feeding I’m guessing I’m not the only one out there in baby land who looks for an escape. I’m thinking that there could well be a few of you interested in our travels. Maybe this blog will help you plan your own escape, or just simply let your mind travel at two in the morning while you’re trying to settle a screaming baby. So the plan is Switzerland for eight months, we leave in thirty six days and I still haven’t figured out if we should be taking thermals or not. Should be an interesting month, will keep you posted.A glimpse of Yverdon
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008
The first day we went down to Yverdon, the Tuesday after we arrived in Gryon, I wasn’t in a good mood. I can’t tell you why, there was nothing in particular; I just woke up a bit dull.
Gryon, our own snow-dome
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
The drive from Basel to Gryon is about three hours. We didn’t get lost once, well, except when we were trying to get out of Basel, but that doesn’t count.
Across the border - Basel
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
It seemed like Jack was on the platform before the train had even stopped, but it wouldn’t have been possible, we were in Switzerland now, train doors simply don’t open before trains stop.
Bellagio
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008I’ve wanted to go to Lake Como since I was a little kid. (more…)
Poggibonsi
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008We arrived in Poggibonsi in the dark after many phone calls for directions to the guy who owned the place we were going to stay at.
Amalfi and Beyond
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008When Pete walked from our flat in Rome to the train station to pick up the car we’d hired, he studied every street, memorised their names, noted if they were one way, if you were allowed to turn left or not. (more…)
Roma - Part Three
Thursday, January 10th, 2008The next day, with the assistance of the block out shutters, we got our sleep in. (more…)
Roma - Part Two
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008After another three o clock start, many games of UNO and not even bothering to try and get anyone back to bed we started off to the Colosseum. It was within walking distance of our flat, or so it looked on the map. (more…)
