n our several trips to Locarno/Ticino, we had never taken the opportunity to visit three castles in the nearby city of Bellinzona, another UNESCO Heritage Site – so on April 5 we decided to do that. The castles and connecting walls once blocked narrow passageway through the Alps dating back through recorded history. The castles and foretresses have been nicely restored and provide both excellent views of the surrounding valley and Alps, and an opportunity to reflect back on a prior time of importance to trade and wars. We continued to be treated to outstanding weather – and Deb's photos capture a fun day of exploration of the castles and the city of Bellinzona in the warmness that stayed with us all week.
April 5 and 6th were filled with more family time that continues to make our trips so special. We always leave with intense desires to return as soon as we can. I often joke that my primary “bucket list” goal is to die broke – and our desire to return again and again to Switzerland/Netherlands will certainly aid that goal!
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