Lugano & Como

A few weeks back we took a day trip with some friends. 

On our drive we stopped in Uri to take pictures, 

and happened to be at the Tellskapelle. 

We drove a little further to our desired destination, 

Lugano, Switzerland

After roaming the streets of the old town and walking by lake Lugano, 

we decided to drive over the border to Como, Italy.

Soon our bellies were full of yummy Italian pizza, caprese salad, and gelato. 

We finished the evening with a stroll along the lake. 

We tried to see the Tempio Voltiano, 

but it was closed for the day. 

A quick drive home, 

then we all crashed in bed for some much needed sleep 

after a long and fun day on our feet. 

Our friends made a vlog of the trip too!

A Clear Day

What do you do when you have been stuck in a lab all day and it is beautiful outside? 

Go to the mountains, 

that's what. 

After school we took the train to Uetliberg to watch the sunset, 

then make the short 1 hour hike down to our new home. 

Sometimes, when the air is just right, the mountains are magnified 

and appear so close that you want to reach out and touch them.

From the top of the tower we could see the whole stretch of the alps on one side, 

and our village on the other.

As the sun sank, the mountains became even more visible.

These pictures cannot do it justice, 

but we will definitely be taking all visitors
to our favorite spot in Zurich.