Friday, September 30, 2011

The bells! The bells!

I took a video in Prague of the old town and the bells and trumpet player, but it is too long to put on Flickr, so I can't embed it on my blog. If you click this link, you will be able to see it:

http://www.lucchitta.com/photos/Videos/2011/Prague2_7-11.AVI

I wanted to capture the fact that Prague is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the ears!

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Hiking the Toblerone Trail


No, this is not a trail of chocolate. It is, however, a hiking trail that goes along a defensive line that the Swiss set up during WWII using "dragon's teeth" which look like pieces of the chocolate.






Choosing the path less traveled.















A bunker using trompe l'oil to make it look like a house.





Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Trumpeting in Prague


This guy has a sense of humor which you will see at the end!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Monday, September 26, 2011

Walking Barefoot... Almost


Janet bought a pair of Vibrams. She seems to like them so far.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Two Things Challenge: Value/Abstract


Squash at Schilliger's in Gland, Switzerland. I'm sure it is a good value!

Saturday, September 24, 2011

The Garden Store

Charlie
We went to Schilliger in Gland, Switzerland the other day and they had out all this picturesque squash. I couldn't help but snap a couple of shots. Charlie can only come in the store if he rides in style!


Friday, September 23, 2011

Polo!

Polo!
We went for a walk in the Versoix forest and were surprised to come out of it onto this meadow where people were playing Polo!

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Chamonix, France


We finally made it up to Chamonix for an afternoon with our friends. We found the town underwhelming. Next time we must go up one of the gondolas and perhaps go for a hike. I think that is where the attraction of this area lies!






This trompe l'oeil depicts famous mountain climbers past and present.














Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Prague XII: Wooden Ceiling

Our apartment's ceiling.
The apartment we rented in Prague had this beautiful wooden ceiling.





Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Prague XI: Novomestsky Pivovar


We met a relative of mine at this brewery/restaurant for lunch before flying back to Geneva. Good food and good company! If I hadn't been trying to get over a cold and about to get on a plane, I would have also enjoyed the good beer!





Monday, September 19, 2011

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Prague VIII: River Garden


There are so many beautiful gardens in Prague. Janet and I decided that next time we go, we should bring our Kindles and do a "Parking through Prague" series where we read in the parks.








Thursday, September 15, 2011