Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Architecture and Advice

The HUGE stones on the pillars of the chalets are NOT for leveling the floor. They are to keep the mice from getting in. Most homes have sweet names (Christina, Hummel Haus, etc) and a bit of poetry carved then painted into the sides. Switzerland is big on signing, directional advice and trail markers. My favorite is
"Night jedes verufene Weibspild muss wine Hexe sein." Not every loose woman is a witch.

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Steps and stairs

Stracciatella (chocolate chip gelato) is easily burned off one step at a time.

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