Friday, August 29

wengen






Before getting stuck in school for nearly three years, we decided to go big or go home. (Since going home isn't really an option, we went for a big vacation.) It was semi-spur-of-the-moment. Somewhat spontaneous. Slightly stress-inducing. But a whole lotta fun and I'd do it again in a wee heartbeat.

First stop: Wengen, Switzerland (after a touch-down in Paris where I was aching to leave the airport). Here, we hiked, rode trains that crawled through glaciers, ate bratwurst atop mountains, slipped through ice castles, huddled in sweatshirts and spent more money than I would have liked. And then we just gazed at the scenery. And gazed some more. Swiss Alps, I love you and your cattle. You were even prettier than I remembered.

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12 comments:

m-l-e said...

ali..i LOVE that you went big. these pictures are amazing. Wengen is magical and you really captured that. I can't wait to see more of your travels.

Lacey Jane said...

SO jealous! Looks wonderful. Happy you two escaped and had a fun adventure.

Jessica Oakley said...

Beautiful!

Lorilee said...

what?! how fun. what a great idea.... switzerland is heaven on earth to me, beautiful mountains, clear crisp air, and delicious chocolate. what more could you ask for.

Dede said...

Wow...I'm speechless. Those photos are amazing.

Jane Flanagan said...

Haha! Awesome. Good for you!

Unknown said...

Ali, when I first glanced at this post I thought you pulled these out of a magazine.. seriously. They are so so beautiful! good eye, you have.

sounds like a dream...

Catherine said...

How fantastic to just escape like that! I bet it was wonderful if your pictures are anything to go by.

Ann Marie said...

Wow! So beautiful. Ceej and I thought we were spontaneous to drive home to SLC for a weekend. Sheesh. You guys really take the cake! Looks so beautiful. Ali, you are a fantastic photographer.

marta said...

oh. my. goodness. could not be more envious of a trip to switzerland! good for you, am so glad you're enjoying life to the fullest. way to go. best of luck.. we've been thinking of you and hoping your upcoming adventures go well. xo.

Anonymous said...

the pictures are beautiful...

Anonymous said...

Switzerland is amazing, your photographs are stunning! Thanks for sharing.