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Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen July 4th 2007

I'm fortunate enough to live in one of the most gorgeous places around. When on my days off or on late shift (I work on reception at a hotel) I'm usually found out on the mountain. Here are a few pictures of the area I live and play. In future I'll be doing travelblogs from the road when I'm usually of travelling every autumn for a month. Enjoy the views... read more
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Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen June 25th 2007

I think my slide into alcoholism is complete! The other night we played ring of fire and i'm sure everyone here is convinced i'm a complete wino. Just coz they haven't seen me drunk yet... the secret is to get them drunk first! It was a funny night on saturday though. A few bottles of vodka and rose later and the game was on it's way. It didn't help that the night before was a leaving party and i'd consumed at least a bottle of prosecco plus wine etc. Oh the headache. Not as young as I used to be. Besides drinking, i'm trying to get out and do some walks in the area. It really is very pretty and so much to do and see. I'm off to the french part tomorrow to montreaux so ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen June 13th 2007

In the time between the skiers of winter and the hikers of summer lies the month of May in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. It’s a time of the year when the residents of this out of the way hamlet on the edge of a cliff get to breathe a sigh of relief, take stock of their tiny town, and gear up for the next tourist season. My partner and a friend were lucky enough to experience this liminal time this past May, and wonder why no one else seems to have discovered this lost horizon. Arriving on a sunny Tuesday afternoon after the amusement park ride of a cog railway up from Lauterbrunnen, we strolled into the tiny town of Wengen in awe of the Jungfrau peak hovering just above us. We quickly noticed ... read more
the Chalet
View from the Chalet
Chalet porch

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen June 6th 2007

Have a wonderful evening and morning with Susanne and Alois, two farm owners who have retired this past year and have modified their barn to be a 'Sleep in Straw' facility for tourists. Susanne was very cheerful and talkative about their life in Lungern, a small town at the summit of the Bruenig Pass between Interlaken and Luzern. This was the first day that we decided to take the train instead of cycle since the climb was over 600 meters and apparently on stony non asphalt terrain. ... read more
Andrew's straw friends
Ray clutching at straws
Pinkel Instructions

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen June 5th 2007

Feeling v lucky today. I'm being paid to look at a gorgeous view every day. Yes I may be doing the work of 2 people but right now I can't think of a better place to be doing so. So generally in a happy mood. Maybe knowing I don't have to commute every day is contributing to that so I've had the most sleep i've had in 2 weeks. All good. On sunday we took advantage of some rare free time to go walking and did about an hour and a half. My legs hurt a fair bit yesterday but no pain no gain as they say. Right well didn't have much else to say other than to let you all know about my happy mood! Long may it continue!!... read more
The mountains
Wengen in sepia

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen June 1st 2007

Right, this time i really should stop drinking... tuesday i went to a goodbye party for someone leaving Wengen to go travelling and a bottle and a half of wine later I had to catch the last train down to INterlaken. One of the other reps was over for the night so of course we had to go out. Cue a bottle of gin, vodka and some beer and a pack of cards and feeling merry we headed to the usual bar. Felt ok as did Portia then all of a sudden she was hammered and had to be helped out of the bar. Ok so not great but next day, we discovered she's lost her key. Now the one thing they said to us was, don't lost the key it costs Sfr. 500 i.e. ... read more
Before we lost the key
Simone, Portia and me
Simone and me

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen May 26th 2007

Well I am finally in resort. Of a fashion. Actually having to commute till my accomodation up here is finished (in refurb so i guess that is good). Only prob is it now means I have to leave my current accomodation at 7am to get up here in time for welcome meetings and visits that I have to do. Boooo :-( Ah well it's character building i suppose. As for the work itself, it's starting off hectic as I'm doing the work of two people while I wait for my new partner in crime to arrive. he's currently setting up another resort. I guess it'll mean when it gets really busy it's all gonna be easy, right? For now I'm covering about 6 hotels and we have 9 up here in high season. Then I'll ... read more
Wengen
Spiez Port
Lake Thun

Europe » Switzerland » South-West » Wengen May 1st 2007

Wengen is a really great place to live with superb hikes in summer and unlimited skiing opportunities in winter. We are located high above the Lauterbrunnen Valley with unblievable views of the surrounding mountains. Here's a colection of pictures from hikes around the area.... read more
silberhorn
Alpine cow
The Talbach waterfall




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