No. 6: The capital (Swiss Top Ten)

Berne is the Swiss capital, and it's just so nice. Just small enough to be quaint, just big enough to not be totally boring, just international enough not to make one go insane, German-speaking with a hint of French...and a great place to live! The old town is a UNESCO world heritage site and is one of the best examples of medieval architecture in the world. We sort of miss living there, although we really aren't far away (what's 20 minutes by US standards??). It's currently my very favorite Swiss city....



no, I have not chopped off my hair! I had to pull it back because it was so unruly. :-)


Zytglogge and one of many famous fountains in the old town.


hazy view from up...


view of part of the old town and the Aare river from a bridge.


Gerechtigkeitsgasse...the oldest street in the oldest part of the old town. Nice for strolling and window shopping.

Berlin

Well, I haven't posted in a while...at least partially due to our holiday in Berlin. It took me a while to get back into my usual rhythm. We had a good (if not exhausting) time, saw loads, did the urban thing...cafes, restaurants, vibe. We had a nice balance of exciting big city adventures and calming nature walks, since we chose a vacation apartment near a lake and a forest.


Wannsee...the lake we stayed near.


Monuments...

points of interest...


the apartment we rented...


the coolest kid in the world happens to also love hangin' in cafes...

We had a great time. Switzerland feels awfully small and provincial at times. Mostly I love that about it, but once in a while I like a bit of city action! And it's only an hour away by plane...