27 October, 2008

LAKE COMO/SWITZERLAND/VALS

well.....this is probably one of the best trips we been on.
8 of us
1 ford transit
drove from florence through northern italy stopping at beautiful lake como before crossing the border to switzerland. the winding roads and the hairpin turns in a 9 person van is quite a feat. 

switzerland is the most beautiful country i have ever seen. it is perfectly green, natural landscapes, small homely towns. everything was great!

VALS, the meat of the trip. at first, a thermal bath was not impressive in my opinion. just another spa. this was not just another spa. it was the most relaxing time of my life. enjoying the architecture, the water, the lighting. everything. bathing for about 6 hours makes one feel completely revived. well worth the 80 euros spent.

and now the pictures....

the tranny van hauling ass on the A-1


the fog encompassing a small swiss town


more switzerland, more alps



stayed overnight in a city called Chur. Peter Zumthor created SHELTER FOR ROMAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE. the place was pretty sweet





onto VALS, exterior shots and some of morning by the outside pool







all and all, the one of the best trips we have been on!

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