Rainbow - again

 

It has been a rainy day whit some sunshine between the rainy periods. At the end of the day the two  happened to combine: it was raining and the sun was shining at the same time. The result of this was a huge double rainbow.

Flowers in Bern

Running with a ladder

This tradtition dates back to the 17th century. At this time the citizens of the Swiss town Zug had 1.000 cherry trees outside of the town. These trees belonged to everyone. When the cherries were ready to harvest, the bells of the church gave a sign at noon and young and old started to run equipped to cherry picking to the trees. The one who put his ladder first to a tree was entitled to pick all cherries from that certain tree.

The run (called Chriesisturm) is the only part of the tradition that is alive again.

Dance event at the Zürich main station

The big hall of the main station in Zürich turned into a huge and elegant dance hall last night and 8.000 felt like dancing.

Free opera for all

The Zürich Opera wants more people to fall in love with operas.  With this on their mind they've organized a "public viewing" outside of the Opera house for free.

Us, as chocolate paper

The Frey chocolate factory has opened it's visitor center this April. One of the attractions is a photo booth where you can take pictures of yourself and after typing in email address you receive it in your mailbox. Finally you can order chocolate bars in this personalized wrapping.

Thirsty pigeons

Sunset

Stop - no more garbage

Okay, the true story is that the road workers have finished and removed the traffic light from the road right next to our garbage containers, but since it works with solar energy it went on lighting ...

Rainbow

Adventure park in Black Forest

Steinwasen Park in Germany offers a whole day program for each age group. Worth a visit.

Gruyères - Alpine horn players

The medivial little village called Gruyere is a charming place. Despite of its small size it is an important touristic target. At the foot of the hill is the world famous Gruyere cheese factory, on top of the hill is the medivial village, which is a big square surrounded by houses. The chateau is at the very end. A part of the castle was bought by the creator of Alien, HR Giger and it hosts a museum, devoted to all of his creations.

From June to September, Alpine Horn players and flag throwers will enliven the town of Gruyères. The musicians begin their little tour at the entrance to the town and continue on as far as the Chateau.