Tag Archives: Mountains

From coast to coast

Posted on February 2, 2021 by frenchfry36

Continuing from my last post, the next day, as we drove out of San Sebastian, Spain, I noticed ice on the sides of the road… and before we knew it, we were driving through snow! Well, not literally (lucky for … Continue reading →

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Lazing around Leysin

Posted on August 27, 2020 by frenchfry36

Breakfasts on the balcony, simple suppers, and stunning sunsets – our week in Leysin in June 2018 was a perfect launching point for our daily explorations of the mountains and magic that is Switzerland, where, yes, the cows really do … Continue reading →

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Matterhorn is truly memorable

Posted on August 23, 2020 by frenchfry36

After 2 big days out “mountaineering” in Switzerland in 2018, we had originally planned a low-key rest day in Leysin – but the day dawned so bright and clear we just couldn’t stay put… so off we headed to see … Continue reading →

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Cham is fabulous – and that’s no sham

Posted on August 15, 2020 by frenchfry36

Setting off on a 90 minute drive from our base in Leysin, Switzerland in 2018, we drove towards the snow-capped mountains of the French Alps, crossing the border back into France and through the town of Argentière (the name reminiscent … Continue reading →

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Switzerland took my breath away

Posted on July 28, 2020 by frenchfry36

We were totally blown away by the magnificence of Switzerland’s scenery on our day excursions to amazing mountain ranges in every direction from our base in Leysin in 2018. The photos below (chosen for my photobook) are a taste of … Continue reading →

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600 kilometres to Switzerland

Posted on July 6, 2020 by frenchfry36

Setting off at first light in June 2018, we drove from our house in Argenton-sur-Creuse, central France, to Switzerland. It never ceases to amaze me – coming from the vast island continent of Australia – how you can simply drive … Continue reading →

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A perfect day in Pemberton

Posted on October 21, 2017 by frenchfry36

As much fun as it is to go to well-known places and cross tourist icons off your bucket list, it’s equally good to venture to a place you have never heard of before. So, on recommendation from the tourist office in … Continue reading →

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