Leysin - Cloudy Beauty

We are at Residences Chamossaire in Leysin, Switzerland.  Quietude.  In winter this is a ski resort and in summer an attraction for hikers (mostly) and tourists.  At the market (chosen because it is less expensive and local) we encounter mostly students and local residents.  From our balcony we have a fine view of the mountains - more snow-covered today after last evenings precipitation.  Today is an advertisement for clouds - and that is fine.  Cloud beauty!























Yesterday we arose late (9:40 AM) after the long drive from Venice, Italy.  Venice was overcast - sultry looking.  There was a  marathon - a fine counter-point to the city's unique countenance - but also rendering transportation more difficult (more about Venice later). The drive became more dramatic as we left Italy and the M-4.  The route turned to a series of tunnels - some miles long and then climbed and curved, around, up and down, often narrow roads.  It was fun - downshifting and rounding curves in our rental Ford Fiesta.  Downshifting.  Back to yesterday.   We enjoyed a lunch outside at La Farandole in the village.  We drove and hiked to an overview of Lake Geneva.  Fine views!  The day was crystal clear and reasonably warm.  Pristine air!  While there we also saw a local resident (farmer?) selectively harvesting wood for winter.  

















We returned to the village and shopped.  Sheila made a fine hearty salad with our gatherings.  We have enjoyed the cuisine as we traveled but have had much bread and meat.  Read, write, relax, to rest.  The travel so far has been blessedly event filled.  History, people, churches, architecture, wine, and fine art.  





Here we downshift.  


Quietude.