They say that a photo is worth 1000 words -- and I certainly hope that is the case because the photos that Deb has taken will have to tell the story of our whirlwind activity since arriving in Switzerland. Since arriving, Deb has posted 6 Google photo albums -- linked below -- that tell a little of our journey/adventure here. As is always the case, we haven't captured photos of everything we have done -- and neither Deb nor I have taken the time to explain or caption every photo -- but the photos do provide a little insight to the fun we have been enjoying. As with all our travel, reconnecting with people (family/friends) is always the best part. Exploring the scenery, sights and a locale's every day life are delightful interludes -- and the getting around, the eating and obtaining needed items provides much of the adventure.
Thanks to Swiss family connections that were established/nutured by my parents -- and assisted by the warmth of our own first Swiss/Dutch family contacts -- Deb and I have continued to enjoy strong family ties here. This is now my 5th trip since 2005 and Deb's 4th (I came once in 2007 with just my dad). We feel especially blessed that each of our three children and their own families have been able to visit here (with the exception of the newest granddaughter and our youngest daughter's husband (he wasn't yet part of the family when she visited in 2006).
We have only 2 days remaining here in Locarno before we continue our journey -- so there will be more photos -- but for now, here are links to the ones Deb has posted so far.
1. Our Locarno apartment, a stop at the area Camellia Festival and catching up with cousins: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=debtog&target=ALBUM&id=5590857393746043825&authkey=Gv1sRgCNKK78nJ9I2AmAE&feat=email"
2. Visiting Verbania, Italy with Cousin: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=debtog&target=ALBUM&id=5590943367753703489&authkey=Gv1sRgCP2nmbC4t7uXlAE&feat=email
3. Visiting my grandmother's birthplace - Gordevio, Switzerland; a stop at the Gordevio cemetary to visit resting place of cousins who we stayed with on our first trip to Switzerland in 2005 - both of whom passed away since our last visit in 2009; a birthday celebration with counsins who moved to Gordevio from Holland in 2005 and who have been instrumental in assisting with all our trips here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=debtog&target=ALBUM&id=5591106306903329553&authkey=Gv1sRgCPq4g7e04f2UAg&feat=email
4. Visiting my grandfather's birthplace - Someo, Switzerland; visiting oldest living cousins in Gordevio:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=debtog&target=ALBUM&id=5591308793728399201&authkey=Gv1sRgCI3X1O3Gs-LyCQ&feat=email
5. A home-cooked meal with cousins:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=debtog&target=ALBUM&id=5591847571145894017&authkey=Gv1sRgCKmk_fC-y87KzwE&feat=email
6. Visiting the top of the Alps - Cardada and Cimetta; visiting with friend from prior trip at "Never Die" Grotto:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/sredir?uname=debtog&target=ALBUM&id=5591848926954524593&authkey=Gv1sRgCJWWtPipkOHEOw&feat=email
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