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Switzerland & Germany

Grindelwald, Switzerland: That time I tried to outsmart the Swiss

January 20, 2020 by Matthew

A Swiss chalet near Grindelwald in the Alpine recreation area. The bronze colored walls of the building are shuttered and an expansive wood pile tucks efficiently under the wrap around deck. It's a snowy scene with a groomed trail to the right and crisp blue sky above.

To view the photo essay associated with this winter getaway, check out Winter hiking in Grindelwald, Switzerland: a photo gallery. Spending the month of January in Seattle is good medicine for me to restart some routines that got lost along the way in 2019.  I had a club membership but traveled so often I forgot the combination to my gym lock.  Food and … [Read more...] about Grindelwald, Switzerland: That time I tried to outsmart the Swiss

Winter hiking in Grindelwald, Switzerland: a photo gallery

January 9, 2020 by Matthew

View from a ski trail overlooking groomed ski runs with snow covered chalets leading down the mountain. In the background are the dramatic Alpine peaks of Schreckfeld and Schrekhorn. The clouds surround the peaks in a dramatic way that opens to some patches of blue sky.

To read a fun story about my ambition to reach the Top of Europe attraction while snow hiking around Grindelwald, go HERE. I was in Switzerland about 20 years ago and our aging relatives Rosie and Renee toured us all around the country. We stopped through Grindelwald briefly and I vowed I'd always return to the Alps when I could spend more time wandering in the … [Read more...] about Winter hiking in Grindelwald, Switzerland: a photo gallery

Top ten ways to honor history while experiencing future facing Berlin

September 17, 2019 by Matthew

Placard on the cobblestone street marking the line where the Berlin Wall once stood.

Berlin is an energetic global city, bursting with creativity and a broad spectrum of art, culture, nightlife, food and people. There is also an underlying gritty, artistic energy as if the Bohemians of the 1920's Berlin are seeping through. It feels more creative and storied here compared to some of the other notable locations in the country like Munich. The history of this … [Read more...] about Top ten ways to honor history while experiencing future facing Berlin

Photo Gallery: Top ten ways to honor history while experiencing future facing Berlin

September 17, 2019 by Matthew

Part of the Berlin Wall with a famous mural depicting Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev kissing

To read the blog post associated with these photos, go HERE. … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Top ten ways to honor history while experiencing future facing Berlin

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