A Good Life

>> Monday, June 8, 2009

Switzerland couldn't have been a better place to come to after the upbeat tempo of NYC and the nerves and anxieties that had accumulated before Kevin's and my departure.

I have only been here a couple of days, but already Switzerland has made an impression on me. I would describe it as pure and grand. The undisturbed nature, the homes built and incorporated into their surroundings, not destroying them, hillsides of wild flowers, crisp clear water running from drinking fountains at every other corner, the fresh air, and the clock bell sounding on the hour.

This pure innocence is contrasted with the grandness of the Alps. You can not avoid them, nor would you want to. They are absolutely stunning at all hours of the day. Climbing them only helps you to understand their massiveness.



The architecture of the homes tells a story and has a history. Food comes from local farmers with butchers and bakers proudly providing their products. It just feels right. Although Ive only seen a small fraction of Switzerland It seems to me that people live a good life here.

11 comments:

Jennie June 11, 2009 at 9:10 AM  

I just read your comments...I'm going to have to experience it on my own...it sounds like heaven...clean water, fresh food,nature galore....
love the pictures!

Katie June 11, 2009 at 12:12 PM  

Jackie those pictures are amazing, it looks like you guys are having so much fun! I've always wanted to visit Switzerland, it just looks like paradise. Miss you both a ton!! keep up the fantastic updates

Anna June 11, 2009 at 8:24 PM  

see our comments under prior blog entry....love Daddio and Anna

Lauren June 14, 2009 at 7:02 PM  

WOW!!!!! Those pics are great!!!! 4 more days until thailand?!?! crazy! I wish I was going back!!!!!!!!

X June 15, 2009 at 2:51 PM  

Jackie, the way you describe this experience, makes me want to pack my bags and say see you in a week buddy! I hope you and Kevin are well in your travels.

Andy Doyle June 16, 2009 at 2:45 PM  

Breathtaking. Bet you are loving that camera Kevin

jcapotos June 18, 2009 at 6:33 AM  

I am waiting for the next set of photos.....and blog update.......I think you guys are goofing off and having too much fun!!!! lol

Slam Peice 03 June 18, 2009 at 1:49 PM  

So cool!! Those pictures don't even seem real.

Slam Peice 03 June 18, 2009 at 1:55 PM  

For some reason I can't comment on your individual pictures, so I will share my thoughts here:

cow with a bell-- neatooo!!

even though you're roughin it-- your eyebrows still look better than mind

food- looks sooo yummy. i want the bread and the cheese. thank you!

Jackie June 18, 2009 at 2:33 PM  

haha. Em you def made me laugh. Im not quite roughing it yet. Tomorrow Kevin and I head to Thailand, Asia will be a different adventure!

Also, you should be able to comment on the pictures...ill look inot it for you.

Jackie June 18, 2009 at 2:34 PM  

yes Dad id have to agree, perhaps we are goofing off...haha. But we are going to try and update tonight. We havent had internet for a few days now.

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This blog has been created by Kevin and Jackie in order to keep in touch with friends and family and to maintain a record of our trip. We have also created this blog as a resource of information and advice for other travelers.

We plan to travel for approximately five months; depending on how long our money lasts and how we feel. We begin our trip in Switzerland followed by southeast Asia and China where we will spend the majority of our time and plan to end our trip in India.

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