Swiss Day

View from the pass we hiked to

August 1st is the Swiss National Day, celebrating when Switzerland became a country.  John had the day off of work, I know another holiday off of work for John!, and we decided to escape the heat by going on a hike in higher elevation. The temperatures had been in the 90's for awhile, and we don't have AC here (most people don't) so it was nice to get out of the car to start our hike in 60 degree weather. Granted by the time we were done with our hike it was definitely 75-80 it was better than 90 down where we live.

lunch time

Family Picture

We drove up to the Gottard Pass and hike up past two lakes to reach another pass from there- I totally forget the names as we just followed the route markers. Bear was wearing his backpack for this hike, which was about 4 hours, and he definitely got the most comments. People would stop us to take his picture, John was a proud dad :)

 

 

 

 

 

After the hike we celebrated Swiss Day with some Swiss friends from church. The house we ate at was a farm house with cows and rabbits. Each cow here has a name and it's very own bell to wear- Hannah was asleep in the pack n play and missed the tour of the animals. We definitely have to go back when she is awake as she loves animals! It was a fun night that included some Alphorn playing... think Ricola commercials! 

 

 

Tomorrow is another holiday and another hike is planned!

 

 

 View from the farmhouse