June 27, 2008
We had a fun day today. It was a lazy morning, but Zac seemed to be a little grumpy. I think he’s getting a little homesick for friends, grandma, etc.
In the afternoon, we visited a park called Juraparc – no, not Jurastic Park; no T-Rexes in Switzerland. It’s a kind of zoo where animals are in semi-captivity. They have a large area on the side of a mountain where the animals can roam fairly free but people can still see them from a raised observation platform. We saw several wolves and about five bears, and in other areas, they also had billy goats and American buffalo. They also had a visiting elephant show so we saw a couple of elephants too. At the park, there was also a fun play area for the kids with a zip line and extra long slide that was built onto the side of the mountain so the kids enjoyed themselves.
Then we went to the Lac du Joux; it’s a high mountain lake in the Jura Mountains. Our friends told us that it is the largest lake in Switzerland that freezes over enough in the winter for people to go ice skating on it. There are also several ski resorts in the little mountain valley so I guess it’s a fairly popular destination in the winter. Of course, Zac, Mr. Sensory Boy, jumped right into the lake at one of the summer swimming areas. I think that it did him some good as he had a great time, and that has seemed to carry over because his mood has been better. Alex gradually made her way in too, and Katie and I put our feet in. Becky, Maria and Memo stayed away from the cold mountain water (although it wasn’t really that bad).
5 comments:
I love your pictures, Pete. It's amazing how BIG Katie has gotten. The shot of Zac on the swing, poised to fly out over the side of the mountain, is great. Each time I look at your pics and read your entry, I have more memories of the summer I spent with Kit and Bob and Heather and Kaye in France. The photo of the train station in Chauny bowled me over! I never would have thought I would remember that, but I sure do. One of my fondest memories of that visit was Kit giving me a little money each morning to go out and buy a baguette from the boulangerie. I was only 12, but I felt like SUCH a big girl, and I was so proud I did it on my own. I'm very curious if that is Kit's memory of it! I am so glad you are all having such a wonderful time, seeing old and good friends, sightseeing, and sharing the big wide world with your kids. I'm SO looking forward to seeing you all in late July! Much love, Amy
Hee! Keep the pictures and commentary coming--I'm loving the chance to travel vicariously through your work, Pete!
Love to all,
Kaye
Great Photos Pete... "Little bits" Katie is a real dare-devil going down that slide... and as for Alex and Zac...congratulations on "swimming" in Switzerland...that is something Grandma has never done... the water was alwas frozen over when I was there...and the photo of the wolf is powerful... to think that wolves once roamed wild all over Europe... xoxoxo Grandma
Hey Becky and Pete,
It's been so much fun reading about your trip. Love the photos! You guys are awesome!
Kelly
I just love seeing your photos. You have some wonderful photos on your website. It looks like you all had a good time. That is wonderful and hope you will have lots of memories for years to come. I love seeing you kids photos too even if i have never met them.
Love, Cousin Carol
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